Takaichi

Takaichi press handling draws criticism as Kihara defends limited briefings May 29, 2026 – Kihara defended Prime Minister Takaichi’s press handling after criticism of a brief May 25 roadside briefing, …

Japan confronts naphtha supply risks after Middle East strikes, raising alarm over medical disposables Japan moves to diversify naphtha supply chains after Feb. 28 strikes on Iran disrupted petrochemical feedstocks …

Takaichi Denies Camp’s Role in Smear Videos After Weekly Bunshun Report Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on May 28 denied her campaign’s involvement in smear videos reported by Weekly Bunshun, saying …

Sanae Takaichi’s visit to South Korea ends with Andong summit and gift exchange featuring Sabae eyeglass frames PM Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea after an …

Takaichi’s Visit to South Korea: Andong Summit with President Lee Prioritizes Energy Security and Defense Ties Sanae Takaichi met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong to discuss energy …

Takaichi to Consider Supplementary Budget to Restart Summer Electricity and Gas Subsidies Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a supplementary budget to resume summer electricity and gas subsidies, citing Middle …

Japan weighs supplementary budget as Middle East trade shocks and rising energy bills squeeze households Japan may prepare a supplementary budget through March 2027 as Middle East trade disruptions and …

Bank of Japan Weighs Further Cuts to Government Bond Purchases as Tokyo Voices Caution Bank of Japan considering further cuts to government bond purchases next year as Prime Minister Sanae …

Takaichi Meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo to Discuss Economic Ties and Strategic Investment Japan and U.S. officials met in Tokyo to discuss economic coordination, critical minerals and …