Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Stronger Mandate, Calls Snap Election On Feb 8

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister in October, though she has shown little appetite for framing her leadership around gender.

Jan 19, 2026 - 22:30
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Stronger Mandate, Calls Snap Election On Feb 8
Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister in October, though she has shown little appetite for framing her leadership around gender.

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