Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a stump speech in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election. (Kyodo)

TOKYO - A Japanese government spokesman on Monday denied Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had intended to talk up the benefits of the yen's depreciation in a recent campaign speech for the upcoming general election, which could be seen as support for a weaker yen.

Related coverage: