Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins snap election in landslide, exit polls project
‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan as ultra-conservative Takaichi expected to secure election landslide.

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2 developments- Feb 6‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan as ultra-conservative Takaichi expected to secure election landslide
- Feb 8Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins snap election in landslide, exit polls project
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