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Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

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Japan's Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi (R) waves to the people upon her arrival to deliver a campaign speech ahead of the House of Representatives election, at Rekisen Park in Tokyo on February 7, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images)
Japan's Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi (R) waves to the people upon her arrival to deliver a campaign speech ahead of the House of Representatives election, at Rekisen Park in Tokyo on February 7, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on February 06, 2026.

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