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Feb 6, 2026

Japan prepares to go to the polls

From the BBC World Service: Sanae Takaichi called a snap election just months into her first term.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Jan. 31. — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Jan. 31.
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The Team

Guy Kilty Host, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
James Graham Producer, BBC