Feb 5 • 09:57 UTC 🇯🇵 Japan Asahi Shimbun (JP)

Prime Minister Takaichi's absence from the program, government official says 'Kihara made the decision,' raising questions within the government office

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unexpectedly missed an NHK debate due to a hand injury, leading to internal questioning over her ability to participate in a later campaign speech for the House of Representatives election.

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