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Takaichi to attend APEC in first China trip as PM
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is to visit China for the first time since taking office, attending an Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen.
Peruvian President Fujimori to meet Takaichi on Nov 20
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori is scheduled to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on November 20 in Japan.
Japan PM Takaichi to Attend ASEAN, APEC Summits Next Week
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to attend ASEAN and APEC summits next week.
Takaichi says she will continue to press North Korea on abduction issue
Sanae Takaichi plans to continue pressing North Korea on the abduction issue.
PM Takaichi gave fewer Diet budget committee responses than 4 predecessors
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gave fewer responses in parliamentary committee deliberations compared to her four predecessors.
Japan Works to Shield Takaichi From Any Xi Snub at China Summit
Japan is taking precautions to ensure a possible meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a leaders' summit in China does not become a diplomatic incident.
Japan Earthquake Today: Powerful Tremors Shake Aichi & Shizuoka Prefectures, PM Takaichi Confirms No Tsunami Risk
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan, causing strong tremors in Aichi Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture.
Merzs flattery of Takaichi was politically frivolous
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz complimented Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a visit.
Tarique Rahman Sanae Takaichi Meeting | Tarique seeks to turn Bangladesh-Japan ties into engine of shared prosperity
Bangladesh aims to strengthen its ties with Japan to promote economic growth and shared prosperity.
Tarique, Takaichi attend Bangladesh-Japan summit in Tokyo
Tarique Rahman and Sanae Takaichi attend a bilateral summit in Tokyo.
Takaichi Government Marks One Year With Approval Ratings Above 60%
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has maintained approval ratings above 60% after one year in office, despite growing dissatisfaction over rising prices and slow economic policy delivery.
One year on, Japans Takaichi government faces growing criticism
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces growing criticism as she marks one year in office.
Takaichi marks one year in office but battles, diplomatic challenges await in 2nd year
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked one year in office amidst challenges and weakening public support for her cabinet.
Takaichi instructs industry minister to review gasoline subsidies
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to review gasoline subsidies.
Takaichi says consumption tax cut will not be extended for economic reasons
Prime Minister Takaichi's government will not extend a cut in consumption tax on food and beverages beyond two years.
Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrine
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, a Shinto shrine that honors war dead and convicted war criminals.
Japans Takaichi says housework and even makeup keep her busier than her male predecessors
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claims she spends more time on household chores and personal activities than her male predecessors.
Japans Takaichi Plans Major Security Overhaul as Tokyo Reassesses Defence Priorities – Sri Lanka Guardian
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to revise key security documents by the end of the year.
Takaichi may revise wording on Japans three non-nuclear principles: media-Xinhua
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested revising the wording of Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles in the country's key security documents.
Pressure mounts on Japans Farm Minister ahead of Takaichi meet
Japan's Farm Minister faces mounting pressure to quit following incidents.
Takaichi says Japan, U.S. in talks on tightening rules for U.S. troops off-duty conduct-Xinhua
Japan and the United States are in talks to tighten rules for U.S. troops' off-duty conduct.
Takaichi Calls Agriculture Ministers Budget Cut Remarks Inappropriate and Uncool
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi criticized Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yana's comments on budget cuts.
US Sanctions Threaten International Criminal Court, Putting Japans Takaichi in Diplomatic Bind – Sri Lanka Guardian
US sanctions threaten the International Criminal Court, affecting Japan's diplomatic efforts.
Trump complained about the weak yen. Days later, Japan PM Takaichi signals the end of reflation
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signalled the end of the reflation era, which was championed by her late predecessor Shinzo Abe.
Japan PM Takaichi says scandal-hit farm minister to stay on despite criticism
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to keep farm minister Kazuo Yana in his role despite criticism over his past comments.
Japan PM Takaichi congratulates PM Modi on 25 years as head of govt, vows stronger FOIP partnership
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in office and expressed a desire to strengthen the Japan-India partnership.
Takaichi pledges to find breakthrough in abduction issue with N Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with a group representing family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.
Takaichi defends absence from G7 online call after criticism
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, citing short notice and the meeting's focus on Western issues.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Calls Okinawa Killing a Heinous Crime as Public Fury Targets US Military
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condemned a suspected killing in Okinawa, calling it a 'heinous crime', amid public protests targeting US military presence.
Three Major Challenges Confront Takaichi Government
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces three major challenges: passing a plan to cut the consumption tax on food, containing controversy surrounding Agriculture Minister Yanagi, and navigating a demanding diplomatic schedule in November.