Japanese Voters Brave Snowfall in Rare Snap Election
February 8, 2026
Japanese voters defy rare snow to back Takaichi in snap election amid economic, political, and global tensions.
Japanese voters defy rare snow to back Takaichi in snap election amid economic, political, and global tensions.
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