Sanae Takaichi has made Japan impossible to ignore
Since becoming Japan's first female prime minister a year ago, Takaichi has divided opinion in a way few of her often-staid predecessors have.
Since becoming Japan's first female prime minister a year ago, Takaichi has divided opinion in a way few of her often-staid predecessors have.
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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked one year in office on Oct. 21. She set sail from the dire position of a ruling bloc that lacked a majorit
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The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition held a commemorative event in the city of Osaka on October 13, one year after the end of Expo 2025
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's new farm minister said Wednesday he will confirm the facts over a report alleging he received a donation in the 2024 lower ho
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan will decide at its policy meeting next week whether the underlying inflation rate has reached its 2 percent target,
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KANIE, Aichi -- Luxury bicycles, some worth up to 1 million yen (approx. $6,320), equipped with globally famous components are now available for rent
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- With her government entering its second year on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may face growing questions over whether her
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan logged a trade deficit of 2.82 trillion yen ($17.8 billion) in the first half of fiscal 2026, covering April through September,
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GIFU, Japan (Kyodo) -- This year's "ukai" cormorant fishing season attracted around 84,900 passengers for viewing boats that allowed them to witness t
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked one year in office on Wednesday, facing tough parliamentary deliberations ahead on key policy it
