Takaichi’s opponents force her to back down again July 8, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Five uncertainties as lower house dissolved January 23, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
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Opposition merger talks show Takaichi is not the only risk taker January 14, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Takaichi readies the snap election card January 13, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Parties off to the races in high-stakes upper house election July 3, 2025July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Regardless of who wins next month, political uncertainty awaits June 27, 2025July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
After surviving the Diet session, Ishiba now braces for electoral test June 20, 2025July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Ishiba looking stronger as the Diet session winds down June 11, 2025July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways