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As Ueda stalls, MOF grabs the spotlight January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Ruling and opposition parties avoid tradeoffs in manifestos January 22, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Challenges await as Japan mobilizes for 8 February election January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
Opposition merger talks show Takaichi is not the only risk taker January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris key takeaways
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