Takaichi

Shen Dingli’s Tokyo Visit: Chinese Scholar Predicts Stable China–U.S. Relations Amid Strained Japan Ties On his Tokyo visit, Shen Dingli says China–U.S. ties will likely remain stable despite strains with …

Prime Minister Takaichi Faces Sharp Criticism After Avoiding Answers in 60-Minute Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s refusal to answer key questions during a July 15, 2026, 60-minute party leaders’ …

Takaichi Sidesteps Endorsement of Consumption Tax Cut in Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not endorse a proposed consumption tax cut during the July 15 party leaders’ debate, …

Team Kobataka drives Takaichi coalition agenda as key bills near passage Meta description: Team Kobataka, led by LDP policy chief Kobayashi, is steering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition agenda through …

10-year JGB yield tops 2.8% as Takaichi’s expansionary plan rattles bond market 10-year JGB yield tops 2.8% as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal push raises concern over Japan’s debt …

Prime Minister Takaichi Meets Yoshimura Over House of Representatives Seat Reduction and Vice-Capital Bills Japan’s ruling coalition faced a high-stakes meeting on July 7, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi …

Takaichi Defends House of Representatives Seat Reduction as Ruling Bloc Forces Lower House Deliberations Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended the House of Representatives seat reduction on July 6, 2026, telling …

Prime Minister Takaichi to Attend Budget Committee and July Leaders’ Debate, LDP Says LDP and opposition agree to schedule concentrated Budget Committee deliberation with Prime Minister Takaichi present and a …

Prime Minister Takaichi to Face Upper House Final Accounts Committee on July 6, Outcomes Could Shape Diet Before July 17 Prime Minister Takaichi will appear July 6 before the Upper …