Japan's Takaichi leaves door open to reviewing non-nuclear policy

Japan's Takaichi left open a review of a ban on nuclear weapons entering the country, a move that could revive South Korea's ...

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Japan PM Takaichi condemns Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands

Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.
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Takaichi tells Trump Article 9 limits Japan’s role in Iran war

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi cited constraints under war-renouncing Article 9 of the Constitution on dispatching the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz during her summit with U.S.
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Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has prayed at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism ...

As Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s support slips, can a food tax cut shore up her popularity?

The move is a high-stakes economic gamble that could prove politically costly in the longer term. Read more at ...

PM urged to apologise over joke about melons gifted by Takaichi

Australian PM urged to apologise over joke about melons gifted by Japan’s Takaichi - Anthony Albanese appeared to gesture in ...

Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands

The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.

Japan marks 81st anniversary of World War II end

Japan on Saturday (Aug 15) marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ...