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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secures historic election victory
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February 9, 2026
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0:22Now PlayingJapan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide election victory and strengthened her coalition's grip on power.
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She called a snap election after becoming Japan's first female prime minister last October.
Her strongly conservative positions and high-profile falling out with China over its threats to Taiwan solidified her support among Japanese voters.
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