The Saga of Japan’s PM Takaichi’s Hand Continues

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

The Shukan Bunshun published: ”As early as Friday, January 30, two days before the broadcast, Takaichi’s camp had already approached Takayuki Kobayashi, the Chairperson of the Policy Research Council, to act as a last-minute substitute.” Episode notes: ‘Takaichi Cancels TV Debate due to Hand Injury’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/02/01/takaichi-cancels-tv-debate-due-to-hand-injury/ Shukan B Bunshun article: https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/85876?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=onlinePublished

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