[Introduction] Japan has entered a new era under Sanae Takaichi, the country's first female Prime Minister. With skyrocketing approval ratings among young voters, she seems unstoppable. But behind the headlines, her administration is walking a dangerous tightrope. Dr. Fujita analyzes the fragile political landscape of 2026, revealing why the "Triple Economic Struggle" and a twisted voter psychology could turn her high popularity into a sudden crisis.

[What You'll Learn]

• The Takaichi Phenomenon: Why Japan's first female PM—a self-made conservative—is capturing the hearts of the youth.
• The Economic Time Bomb: How the "triple struggle" of a weak yen, inflation, and rising interest rates threatens the administration.
• The "Ishin" Risk: The unstable nature of the cooperation with the Japan Innovation Party and the constant threat of betrayal.
• Twisted Voter Psychology: The strange paradox where voters love the leader but distrust her party (LDP).
• 2026 Outlook: Will Takaichi build a long-term legacy, or is this the calm before the political storm?

[About the Podcast] Dr. Fujita, an AI Consultant based in Tokyo, analyzes the logic behind Japanese business and culture. This isn't a sightseeing guide—it's an intellectual journey to decode the "True Japan."

[Topics] Sanae Takaichi, Japan Politics, Prime Minister, Liberal Democratic Party, LDP, Japan Innovation Party, Japanese Economy, Inflation, Interest Rates, 2026, Women in Politics