Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains in a strong position despite a poll showing falling support for her administration, ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle to bolster her coalition government.A new cabinet could help the government win over voters, reward ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers and win the support of junior coalition partner Ishin no Kai, analysts have said.Takaichi is expected to embark on such a move in mid- or late September, according to reports by Kyodo News and other Japanese media, citing government and ruling party sources.
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What is really behind Japan’s planned cabinet shake-up?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning a cabinet reshuffle in mid- or late September. This move comes despite a recent poll indicating declining support for her administration.
Maria SiowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-26 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning a cabinet reshuffle in mid- or late September. This move comes despite a recent poll indicating declining support for her administration. Analysts suggest the reshuffle aims to strengthen her coalition government by winning over voters, rewarding Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers, and securing the support of junior coalition partner Ishin no Kai. The decision to reshuffle the cabinet is expected to be announced by government and ruling party sources, according to reports from Kyodo News and other Japanese media.
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Takaichi is expected to reshuffle the cabinet in mid- or late September.
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A new cabinet could help the government win over voters, reward LDP lawmakers, and win support of Ishin no Kai.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains in a strong position despite falling support.
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