Liberal Democratic Party chief Sanae Takaichi may have found the political support she needs to become Japan's next prime minister — but the new cross-party alliances could ensnarl her economic plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/18/japan/politics/takaichi-economic-plans-ensnarl/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy