Takaichi's DIY governance could be her achilles heel

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management.

Oct 18, 2026

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Takaichi's DIY governance could be her achilles heel

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management.

In brief

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's untested crisis handling could undermine her leadership. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.

Takaichi's popularity rise

20261014 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's popularity rose in September according to a Yomiuri newspaper poll.

Public reason for popularity

The most common reason given was that 'no one else is good'.

“no one else is good”

Crisis management concern

Questions remain over Japanese prime minister's ability to manage crises.

The headline

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's untested crisis handling could undermine her leadership.

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