Sanae Takaichi

Japan's ruling party seeks to win Okinawa's governor election to smooth US base relocation ties.

ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court.

ICC President Tomoko Akane, sanctioned by the US for investigations into Israeli and American officials, asked Japan to diplomatically pressure Washington to de-escalate tensions and prevent further sanctions against the international court.

China questions the meaning of a "free" Indo-Pacific after a decade of the concept.

A cross-party Japanese delegation visited Beijing to repair ties after Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan comments angered China, with officials noting all communication channels had been severed, marking the worst relations since 1972 normalization.

A cross-party Japanese delegation traveled to Beijing Monday to repair strained ties with China after Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan remarks angered Beijing, as economic tensions escalate between the rivals.

A moderate earthquake in Japan injured over 30 people in the Tokyo region on Sunday.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit Japan, injuring over 30 people and causing disruptions.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan, injuring 23 people, mostly lightly.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Tokyo region, injuring at least 37 people.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi works long hours at her official residence for efficiency.

Takaichi confronts her mentor's mixed foreign policy approach, according to Taipei Times.

Japan remains silent on Putin's visit to disputed islands as US intentions are unclear.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regrets appearing on a podcast that sparked weeks of criticism.

Bank of Japan watchers anticipate the central bank will complete its rate-hiking campaign by July 2025, with uncertainty stemming from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's appointment influence and her reluctance toward Governor Kazuo Ueda's tightening measures.

Prime Minister Albanese's transactional strategy succeeds with President Trump.

Under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Philippines-Japan relations have elevated to a "platinum era" since 2023, with island peripheries becoming strategic security nodes through military agreements, but prioritizing geopolitical competition over local community welfare.

At least 468 tourists, including 393 foreigners, are missing in Nepal-Tibet floods.

ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court.

Trump reduced a US-South Korea military exercise from eleven to five days as a goodwill gesture toward North Korea, deepening uncertainty about American regional commitments and prompting China and Japan to pursue greater strategic autonomy.

A cross-party Japanese delegation traveled to Beijing Monday to repair severely strained ties with China, the worst since 1972, following Prime Minister Takaichi's November Taiwan comments that triggered Chinese trade restrictions and travel warnings.

Japan's 2010 rare-earth embargo by China prompted diversification efforts that reduced Chinese dependence to 58 percent by 2018, yet experts warn the U.S. faces similar challenges as Beijing maintains 85 percent processing dominance and continues pressuring Tokyo, illustrating how difficult supply chain independence truly is.

Japan tests China's willingness to revive people-to-people exchanges.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Tokyo, injuring at least 30 people in Japan.

Japan navigates complex geopolitics with China and the Russian Federation.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, injuring over 30 people.

Japan's fiscal 2027 budget request reaches record 130 trillion yen, with defense spending surging to 8.9 trillion yen for drones and missiles, while aging population drives social security costs higher, straining already-stretched public finances.

North Korea criticized Japan's plan to increase its defense budget to over 56 billion dollars, with Seoul alleging aggressive military intentions, amid ongoing US-North Korea diplomatic discussions and Japan's post-World War II security realignment.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spends long hours at her official residence to maximize work efficiency.

Russia conducted missile tests near disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Putin's surprise visit to the territory, shifting Moscow's focus eastward amid Ukraine stalemate and domestic pressure.

Albanese regrets appearing on a podcast that sparked weeks of criticism over his comments and gestures.

Japan anticipates increased U.S. pressure on defense spending and yen policy as Trump seeks diplomatic victories before November midterm elections, with potential demands on host-country support for American troops.

Prime Minister Albanese's transactional strategy succeeds with President Trump.

Prime Minister Takaichi expanded Japan's global partnerships across the UK, Italy, and G7 France summit, establishing critical minerals frameworks and trade agreements to strengthen economic security amid geopolitical fragmentation.

ICC President faced financial restrictions as her credit cards were shut off due to Trump administration sanctions, highlighting escalating tensions between the U.S. and the International Criminal Court over its investigations.

ICC President Akane urges Japan to intervene in US sanctions.

A manga-themed park will be built near Paris as part of a €6bn deal between France and Saudi Arabia.

A cross-party Japanese delegation visits Beijing to repair strained relations after Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan comments angered China, severing official communication channels and threatening bilateral economic and diplomatic ties since 1972 normalization.

Japan reiterates support for ICC President Tomoko Akane after US sanctions.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi works from home to maximize efficiency.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido prefecture after a 5.9 quake injured 40 people earlier.

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan, injuring over 20 people and disrupting train services.

UK payrolls decline as inflation rises, impacting the economy.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake injures at least five people in northeast Japan on Sunday.

India finds its global voice under Modi's foreign policy leadership.

The US monitors trading partners for currency manipulation while coordinating with Japan to prop up the yen.

Japan executed Sunao Takami for a 2009 arson attack that killed five people at a gaming parlour.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi omits "reflection" from her war memorial speech.

Mizuho expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates soon and more often.

Japan anticipates escalating U.S. pressure on defense spending and yen policy ahead of November midterms, as President Trump seeks diplomatic victories to aid Republicans' congressional efforts.