EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 3 MIN
Takaichi Cancels TV Debate due to Hand Injury
from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate program Sunday morning as she injured her hand during the campaign trail for the Feb. 8 general election. Takaichi posted on X, formerly Twitter, that she injured her hand during her campaign activities in the past couple of days and has been receiving treatment. “When I shook hands with a person who supports me enthusiastically, my hand was pulled hard and I hurt it,” she said, adding, “I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis, so my hand became swollen.” ‘Takaichi Cancels TV Debate due to Hand Injury': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/02/01/takaichi-cancels-tv-debate-due-to-hand-injury/
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate program Sunday morning as she injured her hand during the campaign trail for the Feb. 8 general election. Takaichi posted on X, formerly Twitter, that she injured her hand during her campaign activities in the past couple of days and has been receiving treatment. “When I shook hands with a person who supports me enthusiastically, my hand was pulled hard and I hurt it,” she said, adding, “I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis, so my hand became swollen.” ‘Takaichi Cancels TV Debate due to Hand Injury': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/02/01/takaichi-cancels-tv-debate-due-to-hand-injury/
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