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Takaichi still highly popular despite slide in approval ratings

The lower ratings in two of three recent media polls come amid concerns over rising prices and the availability of crude oil-derived naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

Japan proposes rebuilding aging nuclear plants to meet power demand

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a strong backer of nuclear power, seeking to ease the bill for imported coal, gas and oil.

Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging h

Japan PM Takaichi says population decline 'a quiet emergency' as births hit record low

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on June 4 that the record-low number of Ja

Japan PM eyes Europe tour from June 13, visits to Britain, Italy, France

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering embarking on a three-nation tour of Europe from June 13 to visit Britain, Italy

LDP considering cutting 45 proportional representation seats in Lower House

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be seeking consensus within the party on reducing Lower House seats through cuts to proportional representation seats.

Takaichi Pledges Breakthrough on North Korean Abductions

Takaichi urges Kim Jong Un to take a "courageous step" as Japan seeks new momentum on the long-stalled abductions issue. The post Takaichi Pledges Breakthrough on North Korean Abductions first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Takaichi eyes wider Europe trip during G7 summit in France

The prime minister aims to make stopovers in London and Rome ahead of the June 15-17 summit in Evian, eastern France.

Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

Japan PM office starts new social media account amid press access concerns

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government said Tuesday it will formally launch a social media account covering Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's activiti

Takaichi calls for cooperation at meeting with leaders of island nations

The prime minister says daily life in Japan and other island nations are deeply dependent on the marine environment and that collaboration is indispensable.

Japan’s cabinet public affairs secretary launches X account

The move is aimed at spreading more information about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.

Japan's Takaichi to decide this month on cutting food tax to 1%

Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April

A tax cut to 1% would require less time to update cash register systems and could be implemented sooner than her campaign pledge of zero percent.

LDP approves bill criminalizing vandalism of national flag

Criminalizing flag vandalism is a key policy goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Japan PM urges free passage through Hormuz in Iran president phone talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she called for the free and safe passage of ships through the all-but-closed Strai

Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slips to 66%: Nikkei poll

Takaichi asks North Korea for summit to solve abduction issue

After taking office last October, the Japanese prime minister has been repeatedly expressing her willingness to resolve the issue.

Japan PM vows 'breakthrough' with N. Korea in abduction issue

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a "breakthrough" in resolving the longstanding issue

Long overdue, Japan updates its intelligence infrastructure

The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is taking steps to improve that capability with passage of the National Intelligence Council Law.