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Coverage dated October 20, 2026

One Year On, Japan’s Takaichi Faces Reality Check on Tax Cut, Defense Promises

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Last October, Sanae Takaichi became the first woman to stand at the lectern of Japan’s parliamentary hall as prime minister. Now, the test is whether she can deliver on her promises.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Sanae Takaichi Marks One Year as Japan’s Prime Minister: Big Take Asia (opens Bloomberg)

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    Japan’s Prime Minister has broken the mold for the country’s leaders. Can her $2 trillion economic gamble survive inflation at home and pressure overseas?

  2. The Guardian

    Sanae Takaichi took on Japan’s male-dominated politics and won – can she survive a second year in power? (opens The Guardian)

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    The straight-talking PM’s ability to manage Trump and stand up to China have endeared her to the public, but she may need friends closer to home to survive The visitors squeezed into the kiosk near Japan ’s national diet building snap up souvenirs bearing the face of Sanae-chan, the affectionate nic…

  3. Bloomberg

    One Year On, Japan’s Takaichi Faces Reality Check on Tax Cut, Defense Promises (opens Bloomberg)

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    Last October, Sanae Takaichi became the first woman to stand at the lectern of Japan’s parliamentary hall as prime minister. Now, the test is whether she can deliver on her promises.

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