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Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote

公開日: 2026-02-07
メディア: Japan Times
記事要約: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to make Japan “more prosperous and safer” by strengthening the economy and tightening immigration screening, as she made a final appeal to voters before snap lower-house elections. Opinion polls suggest her ruling bloc, led by the Liberal Democratic Party, is likely to win a strong majority, possibly even a two-thirds supermajority with its coalition partner.

Takaichi emphasized stricter checks on foreign entrants, including screening for security risks and verifying tax and health-insurance payments. She argued that stronger economic growth is necessary to fund healthcare, welfare, and education, and to reduce public anxiety about the future.

Her tough stance on immigration has helped slow the rise of a populist anti-immigration party, while her personal popularity—especially among younger voters—remains high. Analysts expect the election gamble to pay off, giving her a strong mandate for economic and security reforms.

However, her policies have also raised concerns. China reacted sharply to her remarks about possible Japanese military involvement if Taiwan were attacked, and investors have worried about fiscal measures such as a large stimulus package and a temporary food tax exemption, which recently pushed long-term bond yields to record highs.
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2026-02-07

Immigration Policy