Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2026
Japan’s ruling coalition under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a landslide victory in Sunday's (February 8) election, clearing the way for her proposed tax cuts that have unsettled markets and for a push to raise defence spending aimed at countering China.