Sanae Takaichi
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ElectionsJapan Lower House Election Likely to Be Held on Feb. 8 after Unusually Short Run-Up
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to schedule a House of Representatives election for Feb. ...
January 15, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-South Korea Leaders Meeting Focuses on Rare Earth Supply Chains, Cooperation Toward Regional Stability
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed on Tuesday t...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Conveys to Ruling Parties’ Execs Intention to Dissolve Lower House on Early Date of Ordinary Diet Session (UPDATE1)
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed Wednesday her intention to dissolve the House of Represent...
January 14, 2026
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ElectionsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Feb. 8 for General Election Vote; Temporary Budget May Be Needed as Fiscal Year Begins
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering Feb. 8 as the voting date for the next general elect...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Takaichi, South Korean President Lee Visit Horyuji Temple in Nara Pref.
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Horyuji tem...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese PM Takaichi, South Korean President Lee Play Drums in Nara; Joint Session was Arranged as Surprise Treat by Amateur Percussionist Takaichi
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gave a drum perform...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi, Lee Hold Japan-South Korea Summit in Nara, Aiming to Further Improve Ties (Update)
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began their talks a...
January 13, 2026
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ElectionsJapan Lower House Election Likely in Early to Mid-February as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Dissolving Lower House
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also serves as Liberal Democratic Party President, began consi...
January 10, 2026
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ElectionsIn Japan, Timing of Possible Lower House Dissolution to Be Political Focal Point in 2026
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a New Year press conference in Ise, Mie P...
January 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Brings Portrait of Shinzo Abe to Ise Jingu Shrine, in New Year’s Visit as PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Ise Jingu shrine on Monday holding a portrait of the late P...
January 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Speaks on Shimane, Tottori Quakes, Says Govt Will Make Every Effort to Respond
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government is gathering information on the damage caused b...
January 6, 2026
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GlobalJapan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Posts on X about U.S. Attack on Venezuela, Neither Supporting Nor Criticizing Move
After the U.S. attack on Venezuela, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on X on Sunday that Japan...
January 5, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi, Trump Speak by Phone, Agree for Japan’s Prime Minister to Visit U.S. in Spring
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed during a telephone conv...
January 3, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi to Skip Overseas New Year Trip, Focus on Domestic Policy
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. T...
December 30, 2025
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Politics & Government
Takaichi Moves into Official Residence of the Prime Minister; Leaves House of Representatives Members’ Dormitory after Two Months in Office
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved from the House of Representatives members’ dormitory in Akasa...
December 30, 2025
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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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Trump to Families of Abduction Victims: ‘We Will Do Everything within Our Power’