From coalition stability to the pace of institutional reform, journalists Yoshihisa Komori and Makiko Takita explore unresolved questions for the year ahead.
In this year-end edition of the Tokyo Outpost podcast series, Sankei Shimbun journalists Yoshihisa Komori and Makiko Takita share their outlook for 2026 in English.
They examine the prospects of the Sanae Takaichi administration, assess the strengths and vulnerabilities of the LDP–Ishin coalition, and consider which reforms — constitutional, security, or intelligence — are most likely to advance in the coming year.
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