Takaichi Faces LDP Backlash Over Proposed Consumption Tax Cut on Food Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing growing dissent within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party over a proposed consumption tax …
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Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi condemns Putin visit to Etorofu Island
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi 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 …
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Sanae Takaichi prioritizes industry groups over companies, emphasizes AI and chip strategy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSanae Takaichi Prioritizes Industry Groups as Meetings with Anthropic, Microsoft Highlight AI and Chip Focus Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leans on industry groups rather than frequent one-on-one corporate meetings, with …
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Prime Minister Takaichi Affirms Three Non-Nuclear Principles at Hiroshima Ceremony
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi 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 …
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Takaichi YouTube Coverage Turns More Critical Since March Data Reveals
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi YouTube videos show rising criticism since March, data team analysis finds YouTube sentiment toward Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has shifted: Takaichi YouTube videos were mostly positive around the election, …
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Confronts Support Slump After Forceful 158-Day Diet
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPrime 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 …
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Kumamoto earthquake: Takaichi announces over ¥20 billion and seeks major disaster designation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKumamoto earthquake: Prime Minister Takaichi visits affected areas, pledges over ¥20 billion and ‘severe disaster’ designation Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited quake-hit areas in Kumamoto on August 3, 2026, pledging …
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Prime Minister Takaichi inspects quake-hit Kumamoto and visits shelters
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi 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 …
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Sanae Takaichi has made no public calls with world leaders since June
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi phone calls with world leaders absent since June 1, raising diplomatic questions Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has no public record of calls with other world leaders since June …