Takaichi

Takaichi to Retain Shun’ichi Suzuki as LDP Secretary-General in September Reshuffle Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to keep Shun’ichi Suzuki as the Liberal Democratic Party’s secretary-general in a cabinet …

Ishiba administration examined as LDP split widens over wartime "reflection" Ishiba administration examined as a widening LDP split over wartime "reflection" intensifies after Prime Minister Takaichi omitted the term at …

Politics, Not Public Mood, Fueled Rise of Xenophobia in Japan, Waseda Study Finds Waseda study finds political leaders, not public opinion, ignited xenophobia in Japan. Shunsuke Tanabe’s surveys show political …

Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Nears 3% as Markets Brace for Fiscal 2027 Decisions Benchmark 10-year JGB yield climbs toward 3% as investors react to fiscal uncertainty and Washington scrutiny; Takaichi …

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 …

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Completes 11-Country Diplomatic Push to Counter Beijing’s Criticism Takaichi has visited 11 countries since taking office in October 2025, focusing on the U.S., Southeast Asian …

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, …

Yasukuni Shrine Visits Stir Tension as Prime Minister Sends Offering on Aug. 15, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on August 15, …

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 …