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How China’s 2-for-1 diplomatic threat forced Japan’s Takaichi to back down
Coverage tracks Prime Minister Takaichi planning diplomatic trips to the Philippines, China, and seeking a meeting with Trump.
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Few signs of thaw in Japan-China relations one year after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
One year after Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, Japan-China relations show few signs of thaw, with Beijing's foreign minister accusing Tokyo of failing to correct its mistakes.
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Merz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational'
Germany and Japan forge new economic security ties during Merz's visit while China urges Berlin to remain rational.
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Japanese virtual desktop cloud hacked so hard it asks to be banned
A severe cyberattack targeting Japanese virtual desktop cloud provider GMO has triggered a major national security response.
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates
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Japan PM Takaichi's support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office, Kyodo reports
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Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has sent a ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, triggering diplomatic fallout.
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Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Japan's Takaichi highlights the heavy burden of daily chores and makeup routines, igniting national debates on persistent gender roles.
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Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.
Japan's leader sparks an intense public debate by stating that chores and makeup add hours to her daily workload.
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Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Is Accused of Killing Woman in Okinawa
Protests erupt in Japan after a U.S. Marine was arrested for the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa Island.
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Takaichi tightens rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency
Japan implements harsher permanent residency rules and steep visa fee hikes, prompting massive queues and widespread concern.
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Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules
Japan is implementing a sweeping overhaul of its permanent residency and visa issuance rules, including significant fee hikes starting October 2026.
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Japan's Takaichi retains key ministers in cabinet reshuffle
Japan's Takaichi reshuffles her Cabinet to revive sagging support while retaining key core ministers.
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Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy
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Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September
An adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi predicts a Bank of Japan rate hike in September, signaling a potential cycle of quarterly increases.
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Japan Seeks AARGM-ER to Suppress Enemy Warship Air Defenses
Japan's budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi, featuring submarine-launched hypersonic missiles and advanced anti-radiation guided missiles.
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Takaichi vows to speed up AI, unmanned defense asset introduction
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Japan’s Record FY2027 Budget Request: Focus on New FFM, ASEV & Submarines
Japan is seeking a record defense budget for FY2027 to modernize its military capabilities amidst increasing pressure from China.
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Japan's PM is barely sleeping and rarely leaving her office in the name of 'efficiency.' Her approval rating disagrees
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Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
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Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi addresses her habits of seclusion and loneliness while working from the official residence.
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Putin Revealed His True Intentions With Japan by Visiting Disputed Islands
Putin's visit to disputed islands has sparked diplomatic protests and renewed a century-old territorial conflict between Russia and Japan.
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What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
Coverage examines political signals and shrine dynamics at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine during Japan's WWII events.
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Takaichi drops ‘remorse’ in her first war memorial address
Japanese Minister Takaichi's visit to a war dead shrine sparks diplomatic tension with China and South Korea.
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Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversary
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Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
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Why the historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the yen’s slide
Coverage examines why a historic U.S.-Japan intervention has failed to halt the ongoing slide of the yen.
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese denies ‘melons’ remark about Japan’s PM was sexual, pressure applied for apology
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure to apologize after a controversial 'melons' remark regarding Japan's Prime Minister.
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Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
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Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is pushing for a 'Strong and Rich' strategy, sparking fears of a Liz Truss-style economic shock.
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Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation bites, Yomiuri poll shows
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi is facing a sharp decline in public support as persistent inflation pressures weigh on voter sentiment.
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Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Japanese leader Takaichi is facing record-low approval ratings as she pushes for military expansion and constitutional changes.
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Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is facing cross-party backlash after revealing a sleep schedule of zero to three hours per night.
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China Blacklists More Japan Entities as Takaichi Feud Deepens
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Xi Pressures Takaichi By Throttling Key Mineral Exports to Japan
China is restricting rare earth mineral exports to Japan while detaining Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling and unauthorized activity.
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Sanae Takaichi: Building resilience in a turbulent world
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