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Prime Minister Takaichi’s August 15 speech shifts wording on war pledge, prompting debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s August 15 speech at the national memorial used a causative phrasing — “will not …

Takaichi’s speech at memorial sidesteps "reflection," highlights a stronger Japan Prime Minister Takaichi’s speech at the Aug. 15 national memorial avoided the customary language of "reflection" and "no war" pledges, …

Defense Minister Koizumi Visits Yasukuni Shrine on August 15; Prime Minister Takaichi Sends Offering via LDP Secretary‑General Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine on Aug. 15, 2026; Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent …

Penny Wong Warns One Nation Could Isolate Australia and Damage Alliances Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned on August 14, 2026 that One Nation’s rise could isolate Australia, weaken alliances and …

Takaichi Condemns Putin’s Etorofu Visit as “Unacceptable,” Says Tokyo Will Protest Japan will lodge a strong protest after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Etorofu visit, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, calling …

Former Health Minister Riki Sakaguchi Dies at 92, Remembered for Hansen’s Disease Appeal Decision Former Health Minister Riki Sakaguchi, central to Japan’s 2001 Hansen’s disease appeal decision, died on August …

Takaichi Reaffirms Non-Nuclear Three Principles at Hiroshima Peace Ceremony Japan’s prime minister said on August 6, 2026 that the Non-Nuclear Three Principles remain government policy, reaffirming the nation’s duty as …

Iwaya social media backlash shifts votes in Oita’s 3rd district Online criticism of Takeshi Iwaya spread rapidly on video platforms, reshaping voter behavior in Oita and testing politicians’ resilience. The …

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Faces Governance Test After 158-Day Diet Session Takaichi ends a 158-day Diet with slipping approval; reporters warn her forceful approach, miscommunication and slow inflation response weaken …