Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide NYT Par :Javier C. Hernández · River Akira Davis · Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno 8 février 2026 à 17:44 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China. © Pool photo by Kim Kyung-HoonPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan received a resounding mandate for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China after snap elections on Sunday.