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Sanae Takaiichi bet her leadership on this election and, one,
she bet that her personal popularity can turn things around for her unpopular Liberal Democratic Party long governing but deeply tainted by financial scandal and it worked.
It was a big risk and an even bigger reward.
The Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaiichi,
wanted a mandate from voters after being appointed as the country's first female leader just four months ago.
So she called a snap election and it really paid off.
Despite a heated diplomatic dispute with China that's heard some Japanese businesses,
voters gave her party an overwhelming majority in the lower house of parliament.
So after such a big landslide victory, the question now, what is Sanae Takaiji's vision for Japan?
And what does it mean for the relationship with a superpower next door?
Hi!
I'm Mariko Oi in Singapore and this is a special bonus episode of Asia Specific.
Sanae Takaiji's larger than expected victory is a significant story in the region and we're here to bring you essential insight on what is going on.
You'll still get our regular twice weekly episodes as normal too.
We're recording this on the 9th of February.