About this episode

The episode discusses the early performance of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's Prime Minister and her popularity in the polls.

The highs and lows of Sanae Takaichi's start as Japan's Prime Minister, plus why she's doing so well in the polls.

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Host: Japan Politics Podcast

Topics covered

• politics
• Japan
• Sanae Takaichi
• polls
• Prime Minister

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Places: Japan

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