Questions remain over Japanese prime minister's ability to manage crises
Linda Sieg
October 19, 2026 05:05 JST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's popularity has risen since August according to a Yomiuri newspaper poll, but the most common reason given was that "no one else is good." (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Linda Sieg covered Japanese politics, economics and social issues at Reuters in Tokyo for over three decades, most recently as chief political correspondent. She is currently freelancing
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