Sanae Takaichi
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ElectionsParties Gear Up for Feb. 8 Lower House Election; LDP Hurries to Compile Campaign Pledges
Both ruling and opposition parties switched into gear on Tuesday for the upcoming House of Repres...
January 20, 2026
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ElectionsJapan Prime Minister Takaichi Announces Mulling No Consumption Tax on Food Items for 2 Years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a press conference Monday that she would speed up considera...
January 20, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s Takaichi Says She Will Dissolve Lower House, Setting up Snap Election (UPDATE2)
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the press conference on Monday at the Pri...
January 19, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Touts ‘Diplomacy Week’; Leveraging Social Media to Reach Wider Audience
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is extolling the achievements of her “diplomacy week” after extendi...
January 18, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi Meets Female Ambassadors to Japan at Her Tokyo Office
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with female ambassadors from various countries stationed in Jap...
January 16, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Italy Prime Ministers Agree to Develop Economic Security Cooperation
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni announced Friday a joint...
January 16, 2026
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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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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