Season 4 · Episode 34
New leader, old problems: What’s next for Japan under Sanae Takaichi?
CNA Correspondent · CNA
October 22, 202520m 16s
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Show Notes
Sanae Takaichi takes office as Japan's first female prime minister, but she faces immediate headwinds. Stepping up amid a sluggish economy and rising prices, she confronts a restless public tired of inflation and the high costs of living. Genevieve Woo speaks with CNA's Michiyo Ishida to unpack what her win means for Japan’s future as she navigates tense foreign relations and domestic pressures.
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