Sanae Takaichi
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Politics & GovernmentPM Takaichi Spells out Plans to Advance Bold Policy Shifts in Speech at Diet
In her policy address on Friday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spelled out her plans to advance b...
February 21, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi Declares ‘Responsible Diplomacy’ in Her Policy Speech
In her policy speech to the Diet, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would establish “strong ...
February 21, 2026
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Jiji PressTakaichi Vows to Make Japan Strong through Investment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proclaimed before parliament Friday th...
February 20, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentApproval of Takaichi Cabinet Stands at 73%; Yomiuri Survey Finds 6-Point Rise from Previous Poll to Match Record High
The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet currently sits at 73%, according ...
February 20, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Takaichi Looks to Establish Dominance as She Follows in Abe’s Footsteps
Fresh off a historic election victory, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is flexing her increased inf...
February 20, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Expected to Express Desire for Constitutional Revision Proposal During Policy Speech
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to express her desire for the Diet to formally propose consti...
February 19, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentSanae Takaichi Elected Prime Minister of Japan; Keeps All Cabinet Appointees from Previous Term
Sanae Takaichi was elected as the 105th Prime Minister at a special Diet session Wednesday. She w...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Govt to Submit Road Map for Growth Strategy in March, PM Takaichi to Announce in Upcoming Policy Speech
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce in her policy speech on Friday that the gov...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi Welcomes Peach Ambassadors Koga Momo Musume to Official Residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed Koga Momo Musume ambassadors to the Prime Minister’s Offic...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentSanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s 105th Prime Minister (UPDATE 1)
Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected as the 105th prime ministe...
February 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Chats with Tunku Tunku, Interactive Mascot for International Horticultural Expo 2027
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enjoyed chatting with Tunku Tunku, the official mascot of the Inter...
February 17, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Updated ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Initiative to Strengthen Cooperation on Economic Security with Like-Minded Nations
Japan’s newly updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative will strengthen cooperation on econom...
February 17, 2026
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EconomyTakaichi to Hold First Meeting with BOJ Chief Ueda Since Election Win
TOKYO - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold their first...
February 16, 2026
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General NewsJapan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Is ‘World’s Most Powerful Woman,’ The Economist Says
LONDON — The latest issue of the British magazine The Economist features an article on Prime Mini...
February 15, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Pushes LDP Executives for Early Passage of Budget
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, summoned senior ...
February 14, 2026
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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Have Country Exit Deflation, Closely Monitor Economic Indicators
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Plan for major Japanese Investment in U.S. Released ; Will Span Sectors Including Energy and AI
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China Indicates Opposition Toward Ishiba’s Recent Visit to Taiwan, Expresses Relief at Takaichi’s Loss
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Japan’s PM Takaichi Turns on the Charm to Dispel South Korean Concerns
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Sanae Takaichi Elected Prime Minister of Japan; Keeps All Cabinet Appointees from Previous Term