Politics & Government
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If China Were to Impose Blockade on Taiwan, Existential Crisis Could Be Triggered, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Says
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has asserted that if China were to impose a naval blockade on Taiwa...
November 8, 2025
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Japan’s PM Takaichi Orders Revision to Economic Security Law to Support Supply Chains, Prevent Cyberattacks
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed economic security minister Kimi Onoda to consider amendm...
November 7, 2025
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Japan PM Takaichi Says Local Bookstores Are ‘Vital Cultural Hubs,’ Sounding Ready to Give Them a Boost
The government intends to work on revitalizing local bookstores, which play a vital role in prese...
November 7, 2025
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Takaichi Expresses Japan’s Unwavering Support for Ukraine in Phone Call with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call Wednes...
November 6, 2025
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Govt to Introduce Satellite-Based Advanced Maritime Digital Communication System to Help Detect Suspicious Ships
The Cabinet Office and the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry are making preparations to introd...
November 6, 2025
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Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes Economic Package, Seeking Opposition Party Support
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her determination to swiftly compile an economic package ...
November 5, 2025
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Takaichi Vows to Build ‘Strong Economy’ via Key Investments
Japan will intensify public-private investment in fields such as artificial intelligence, semicon...
November 4, 2025
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Takaichi Cabinet’s High Approval from Independent Voters Seen in Long-Term Administrations
The initial approval rating of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet was 71%, the fifth highest...
November 4, 2025
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Sanae Takaichi Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony of Govt Exhibit for Green Expo 2027
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the government’s exhibition...
November 3, 2025
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Koizumi Swiftly Increasing Political Presence as Defense Minister, Possibly Aiming at Future Prime Minister Elections
KUALA LUMPUR — Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has been increasing his political presence in th...
November 3, 2025
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Popularity of New Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Reaching Fever Pitch Among Residents in Her Home Turf of Nara Prefecture
The popularity of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reaching fever pitch in her political home tur...
November 3, 2025
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Japan’s Sanseito Aims to Increase Support in Regional Areas; Miyagi Election Plagued by False Information Online
SENDAI/TOKYO — Opposition party Sanseito is trying to increase its presence through local electio...
November 3, 2025
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Japan’s Takaichi Makes Successful Diplomatic Debut, Manages to Establish Warm Rapport with Donald Trump
GYEONGJU, South Korea — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has successfully made her diplomatic debut,...
November 2, 2025
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Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s ASEAN representative
GYEONGJU, South Korea — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks Saturday with Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan...
November 2, 2025
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Teacups Featuring Portrait of Prime Minister Takaichi on Sale; New Cups Have Already Received 5,000 Orders
The design of a new line of teacups adding a portrait of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to those o...
November 2, 2025
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