Japan’s Fiscal Crossroads: Takaichi’s Balancing Act in 2026
Japan’s new PM Takaichi navigates fiscal policy shift amid record debt levels, balancing economic stimulus with market credibility in 2026.
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Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as Japan’s Prime Minister in Diet Vote
Sanae Takaichi secures her second term as Japan’s Prime Minister following a decisive Diet vote, signaling continuity in economic and foreign policies.
Takaichi’s High-Stakes Gamble: Japan’s Snap Election Explained
PM Sanae Takaichi risks her premiership in Japan’s shortest postwar election cycle, facing economic challenges and opposition consolidation. Results could reshape Asia’s political landscape.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Bets on Snap Election: Will the Gamble Succeed?
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s sudden decision to dissolve parliament sparks debate over political strategy and electoral outcomes ahead of February’s snap election.
Takaichi’s Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Regional Tensions Over Wartime History
Debate intensifies over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s potential Yasukuni Shrine visit, raising concerns about wartime history and regional diplomatic tensions in East Asia.
Takaichi’s Diplomatic Moves Strain Japan’s Regional Ties
Japan’s PM Takaichi faces growing regional backlash over military claims and territorial disputes, straining ties with China and South Korea while allies remain cautious.
Japan’s Economic Woes Deepen Amid Takaichi’s Controversial Stance
As Japan grapples with low growth and high inflation in 2025, Sanae Takaichi’s rhetoric draws criticism for worsening economic tensions.
Japan PM Takaichi Faces Criminal Complaint Over Alleged Fund Violations
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces a criminal complaint over alleged illegal political donations, deepening the LDP’s ongoing slush fund scandal first revealed in 2023.
Ishiba Reiterates Caution on Taiwan Remarks Amid Japan-China Tensions
Former Japanese PM Ishiba criticizes PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, stressing stable Japan-China relations and adherence to historical agreements.
Japan’s Ex-PM Noda Challenges Takaichi on Nuclear Policy Shift
Former Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda challenges Prime Minister Takaichi over potential revisions to Japan’s historic nuclear weapons principles, sparking national security debates.
Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Set to Become Japan’s Next PM
Sanae Takaichi wins LDP leadership race, poised to become Japan’s next prime minister amid coalition challenges.