Politics & Government
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New LDP Leadership Reflects Aso’s Influence; Concerns Mount over Apparent Return to Past
The new Liberal Democratic Party leadership, which launched Tuesday, strongly reflects the will o...
October 8, 2025
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Komeito Wary of Takaichi’s Conservative Stance, LDP’s Politics and Money Issue, but Makes Progress in Coalition Talks
Some progress was made toward a coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and Kome...
October 8, 2025
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LDP President Takaichi to Not Visit Yasukuni Shrine During Autumn Festival
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is leaning toward refraining from...
October 8, 2025
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New LDP Head Takaichi Announces Key Positions, with Aso Faction Members Taking Precedent
New Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi officially announced her executive appointm...
October 7, 2025
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Japan’s Komeito Considers Future of Coalition with LDP, Amid Concerns about Takaichi’s Stance on Yasukuni, Foreign Residents
Komeito discussed its response to the election of Sanae Takaichi as president of the Liberal Demo...
October 7, 2025
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LDP Seeks Cooperation with DPFP; Takaichi, Tamaki Hold Talks over Policy as LDP Looks to Expand Govt Coalition
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Democratic Party for the People leader Yuic...
October 7, 2025
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Takaichi Mulls Naming Kihara Chief Cabinet Secretary, Appointing Women to Top Posts
Sanae Takaichi, newly elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party, on Monday was leaning to...
October 6, 2025
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Japan’s Ruling LDP New President Takaichi to Face 1st Test of Diplomacy, Security Issues at U.S. President Trump Talks
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is to face her first test of her handling of se...
October 6, 2025
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New LDP Leadership Changes Prospects for Ruling Coalition
Sanae Takaichi’s election as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party has changed the dynam...
October 6, 2025
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Takaichi Leverages Motives of Defunct, Extant Factions to Gain Votes to Win LDP Presidency, Runoff Strategy Pays Off
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi leveraged hidden motives of now-defunct and stil...
October 6, 2025
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Opposition Parties Closely Watching Liberal Democratic Party President-Elect Takaichi’s Stance of Coalition Framework
Major opposition parties, especially the Japan Innovation party, are closely watching Liberal Dem...
October 6, 2025
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Likely to Tap Shunichi Suzuki as LDP Secretary General
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi will likely appoint Shunichi Suzuki, chair of t...
October 5, 2025
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Overseas Media Describe Takaichi on Track to Be 1st Female PM a ‘Milestone in Japan’
SEOUL/BEIJING — The New York Times reported Saturday that Sanae Takaichi winning the leadership e...
October 5, 2025
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Meet Sanae Takaichi, the New Leader of Japan’s Ruling LDP; Long-Time Conservative Chosen to Head Party On Third Try
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi will become Japan’s first female prime minister ...
October 5, 2025
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Takaichi Vows to Abandon Her Work-Life Balance for Full Commitment to Duties
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi has vowed to abandon her work-lif...
October 5, 2025
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