HHeadlines Read More Alliance with US would ‘collapse’ if Japan fled a Taiwan crisis: TakaichiJanuary 27, 2026 Taiwan tensions Japanese PM refers to possibility of joint operation to evacuate citizens Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
HHeadlines Read More China sharpens criticism of Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’, warns of ‘dangerous signal’December 26, 2025 Chinese state media outlets have ramped up criticism of what they characterise as Japan’s growing “neo-militarism”, warning that…
HHeadlines Read More Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman prime minister after coalition dealOctober 21, 2025 Takaichi (centre) aims to strengthen Japan’s economy and increase female representation in her Cabinet. Photo / Getty Images…
HHeadlines Read More Takaichi set to become PM as LDP, Japan Innovation agree on coalitionOctober 20, 2025 Sanae Takaichi, right, the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura…
HHeadlines Read More Takaichi elected as first female leader of Japan’s ruling LDPOctober 4, 2025 Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, celebrates with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after winning…
HHeadlines Read More Japan conservative Sanae Takaichi expected to take office as first female PMOctober 4, 2025 In an effort to claw them back, Takaichi has taken a tough stance on immigration and foreign tourists…