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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 5.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 22, 2026
Women’s expectations for Takaichi turn to disappointment
“Many expected progress on policies related to women, but little visible progress has been made,” said an Ochanomizu University professor.
Toshihiro Kawaide (right), chair of a National Police Agency expert panel, presents its proposal to Yoshiyuki Morimoto, head of the NPA commissioner-general's secretariat, in Tokyo on Sept. 24.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 16, 2026
Cabinet approves bill to allow remote access to devices used by criminal groups
Authorities are seeking to counter encrypted messaging and prevent fraud, robbery and other offenses.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters following the resignation of farm minister Kazuo Yana at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 15, 2026
Takaichi Cabinet’s approval rate drops to new low of 42.4%, Jiji poll shows
The results apparently reflected critical views against the decision to retain scandal-hit farm minister Kazuo Yana in the Cabinet.
Women make up only about 16% of Cabinet members, including the prime minister.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 28, 2026
Takaichi’s reshuffle falls short of pledge on raising female representation
The prime minister pledged last year to create a “Cabinet and party leadership with as many women as in Northern European countries.”
Kazuo Yana was appointed as agriculture minister in the Cabinet reshuffle this month.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 27, 2026
91AV原创 LDP worried about fresh attention to money issue
Behind the concerns are Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s controversial appointments of two lawmakers involved in her LDP’s slush fund scandal.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2026
Ahead of reshuffle, approval rate for Takaichi Cabinet fell to 44.1%
The survey found that 68.6% of respondents opposed a decision to appoint lawmakers involved in a slush fund scandal to key party or Cabinet posts.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a news conference following a Cabinet reshuffle, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2026
What Takaichi’s Cabinet reshuffle reveals
The prime minister kept many of the LDP’s key figures in place, but there’s still plenty that can be gleaned from her first Cabinet reshuffle.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves for the Imperial Palace on the day of the Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday in Tokyo.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2026
Ahead of myriad challenges, Takaichi retains key ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
The prime minister also brought in a member of the Japan Innovation Party for the first time, a sign of the party’s growing importance.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is keeping her post after a Cabinet reshuffle.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 17, 2026
Takaichi maintains economy team, signaling stability in turbulent times
The Cabinet lineup is largely unchanged, with ministers key to keeping policy on track retained.
Japan Innovation Party Secretary-General Hiroshi Nakatsuka hands a policy proposal to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Aug. 25.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 9, 2026
JIP likely to get first Cabinet post in upcoming reshuffle
Such an appointment could be a double-edged sword for the junior partner of the ruling coalition.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about U.S.-Japan joint forex action upon her arrival at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 3.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2026
Takaichi seen retaining foreign, defense and finance ministers in Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering keeping Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, defense chief Shinjiro Koizumi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in their posts.
The expected upcoming reshuffle will likely be Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s last opportunity to reshape her Cabinet before she faces an internal leadership race next year.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2026
Takaichi’s Cabinet reshuffle: What to watch for
The reshuffle will impact the prime minister’s management of party dynamics, the future of the ruling coalition and her prospects for remaining in power.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a budget committee session at the Lower House on July 27.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2026
Polls show support for food tax cut — but also concern over its cost
The impact of the measure on government finances and whether the tax can be restored to its original rate after two years are among the major concerns.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a news conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on July 27.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2026
Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader’s trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2026
Takaichi eyes Cabinet reshuffle in mid-to-late September
Such a move would be Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first since taking office in October as she seeks to create an atmosphere conductive to winning another term as LDP president.
91AV原创 shifting balance of power between politicians and bureaucrats raises questions about whether politically motivated personnel decisions serve the public interest.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 16, 2026
The turf wars between politicians and bureaucrats in Tokyo
The battle between politics and bureaucracy is by no means a recent development.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has had a relatively successful run in the post, but with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considering a Cabinet shake-up, his future remains uncertain.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 12, 2026
Koizumi exceeded expectations as defense minister. Will he stay on?
The defense minister has enjoyed a relatively successful outing, maintaining public visibility, avoiding gaffes and representing Japan in security engagements globally.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may seek to reinforce her standing in the Liberal Democratic Party by reshuffling her Cabinet and party executive lineup as early as next month.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 9, 2026
LDP secretary-general post emerges as focal point as Takaichi mulls changes
At a time when public support for her administration is falling, Takaichi may shake up her Cabinet and the LDP’s executive lineup to reinforce her standing in the party.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attend an Upper House committee meeting on Thursday. The approval rate for her Cabinet in a Jiji poll fell below 50% in July for the first time.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2026
Takaichi Cabinet’s approval rating slips below 50% for first time, poll finds
The proportion of respondents who did not support the Cabinet stood at 25.2%, while 25.7% had no opinion, according to the July survey.
The Cabinet has adopted revised guidelines for artificial intelligence-related policies to bolster cybersecurity measures. JIJI
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2026
Japan revises AI policy guidelines to bolster cybersecurity
The revision comes amid rapid technological innovation, including the launch of U.S. startup Anthropic’s Claude Mythos.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month's World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan's immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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