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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi speaks at a debate session with the leaders of six other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi attend a debate session with the leaders of five other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Debate by leaders of Japanese political parties

(from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi attend a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election starts.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attends a debate with leaders of other political parties at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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Japanese political parties' leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, poses with leaders of other political parties before a debate session at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026. Participants of the debate session set prior to a general election on Feb. 8 are (from L) Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki, Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda, (from 5th from L) Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita, Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya and Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Akiko Oishi.

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R, back row) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose for a picture with high school students after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) speaks during a debate with other leaders of Japan's political parties, sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico, in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties take part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties take part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Chirinne Ardakani, avocate de la Nobel de la paix, Narges Mohammadi During a demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Repression in Iran - Paris

Demonstration called by several Iranian exile organizations and feminist associations but also political parties to protest against the ferocious repression against demonstrators in Iran at the Place du Panthéon. Paris, France on January 17, 2026.Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM