Sanae Takaichi
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ElectionsTakaichi Wins Most Votes in a Single-Seat Constituency; Liberal Democratic Party Takes 18 Slots on Top 20 List
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured 193,708 votes in her Nara Constituency No. 2 in Sunday’s Ho...
February 11, 2026
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ElectionsPM Takaichi’s Online Popularity Also Drives LDP to Landslide Victory in Japan’s Election, Followers on X Increased Rapidly During Campaign
A surge of social media interest in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may have fueled the Liberal Dem...
February 10, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Set to Boost High-Level Diplomacy, Firm Foundation at Home Expected to Give Stronger Position Abroad
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to ramp up high-level diplomacy following the House of Repre...
February 9, 2026
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ElectionsTakaichi’s Popularity Giving LDP Candidates a Leg Up in Campaign’s Final Days
The high public approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet has given a significa...
February 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Takaichi to Meet Trump in U.S. on March 19
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday on his social media that he will m...
February 6, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Nepal Agree to Strengthen Friendship; Nations’ Leaders Meet for Talks During Nepalese President’s First Official Japan Visit
In a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Nepalese President Ra...
February 4, 2026
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General NewsJapan’s Takaichi, U.K.’s Starmer to Boost Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed that the tw...
February 1, 2026
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Jiji PressTakaichi Cancels TV Debate Due to Hand Injury
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate ...
February 1, 2026
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SumoPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi Vows to Never Enter Sumo Ring, Per Sport’s Tradition of Banning Women
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday she has no intention of ever stepping into the sumo rin...
January 31, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s LDP Pins Election Hopes on Prime Minister’s Popularity, While Main Opposition Fails to See ‘New Party Effect’
The Liberal Democratic Party is pinning its hopes on the high approval rate of the Cabinet of Pri...
January 26, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Prime Minister: 2-Year Tax Cut on Food Possible Without Issuing Bonds
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asserted that her proposal to temporarily reduce the consumption t...
January 25, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentGovt, Tokyo to Launch Council on Disaster Prevention
The central government and the Tokyo metropolitan government have agreed to launch a council aime...
January 23, 2026
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ElectionsStage Set for Feb. 8 Election in Japan with Dissolution of Lower House
The House of Representatives was dissolved on Friday, setting the stage for a Feb. 8 lower house ...
January 23, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentU.K. Prime Minister Starmer to Visit Japan on Jan. 31, Hold Talks with Japan PM Takaichi
The Japanese and British governments have begun coordinating for British Prime Minister Keir Star...
January 23, 2026
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ElectionsTakaichi Bets Her Future on Snap Election; Hopes to Gain Public Mandate for Administration
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also is the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ...
January 20, 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