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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Takaichi to Visit Kumamoto on August 3 to Inspect Earthquake Shelters Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Kumamoto on August 3, 2026, to inspect earthquake damage and shelter conditions following …

Food consumption tax 1% cut: Prime Minister Takaichi orders LDP to finalize plan for April implementation Government aims to cut the food consumption tax to 1% from April next year …

Cabinet approval rating falls to 53% as Takaichi says she cannot identify cause Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told the House Budget Committee on July 27, 2026 that she cannot determine …