Japan’s Leader Makes a Bold Election Bet. Here’s What to Know. NYT Par :Javier C. Hernández 8 février 2026 à 02:23 Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles. © Kim Kyung-Hoon/ReutersPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi standing atop a vehicle during an election campaign in Tokyo on Saturday.
She’s Upending Japanese Politics With Two Words: ‘I’m Pregnant’ NYT Par :Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya 6 février 2026 à 06:01 Hikaru Fujita, who’s running in Sunday’s parliamentary election, is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics. © Noriko Hayashi for The New York TimesHikaru Fujita, a candidate for Parliament, in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, on Tuesday.