Around the world in 20 minutes Takaichi makes her move 71211×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -18:59-18:59Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Takaichi makes her move The upcoming February 8 election in Japan is historically significant. Here's why. John HulsmanJan 21, 20267121ShareTranscriptSubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAround the world in 20 minutes Making sense of our fascinating new world, one story at a time Making sense of our fascinating new world, one story at a time SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn HulsmanRecent EpisodesA Death in Mexico Feb 23 • John HulsmanStorm Clouds over TehranFeb 19 • John Hulsman2026 - Checking our CallsFeb 10 • John Goodnight and John HulsmanOur first call of 2026 comes good: Takaichi wins big in Japan Feb 9 • John HulsmanThe genius of the US pivot to the Monroe Doctrine Feb 5 • John HulsmanGetting nowhere fast in Ukraine Feb 4 • John HulsmanCastro's Ghost: In Cuba, the Vultures are CirclingFeb 2 • John HulsmanThe Outsider's OracleJan 26 • John Goodnight and John Hulsman