# Takaichi's DIY governance could be her achilles heel

> Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management.
- Title: Takaichi's DIY governance could be her achilles heel
- Summary: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's DIY governance risks crisis management. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's untested crisis handling could undermine her…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/takaichi-s-diy-governance-could-be-her-achilles-heel
- Published: 2026-10-18T20:05:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sanae takaichi, japan, prime minister, crisis management, diy governance, news, business, world
## Takaichi's popularity rise
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.
## Key takeaway

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