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SANAE TAKAICHI

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers during a ceremony for Japanese war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Monday.
JAPAN
May 25, 2026
Remains of 193 Japanese war dead added to National Cemetery
The addition brought the total number of people laid to rest at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to 371,167.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions during an Upper House session at parliament in Tokyo on Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2026
Xi strongly criticized Takaichi over Japan’s ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit
The Chinese leader became visibly agitated over Japan’s increased defense spending, in one of the most heated parts of his summit with the U.S. president, a media report said.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes part in a news conference during an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 24, 2026
Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
Energy security will also be on the agenda for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trip to Tokyo — the first state visit by the country’s leader in more than a decade.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy on Friday at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo.
BUSINESS
May 23, 2026
Takaichi considering new quota for growth investment
The plan would cover 17 growth areas, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors, to support long-term corporate investments.
Miho Takagi celebrates after competing in the final race of her speedskating career at the ISU Speed Skating World Championships in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, on March 8.
JAPAN
May 22, 2026
Japanese government considers honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi
Takagi, Japan’s most decorated Winter Olympian, with 10 medals, retired after her last competition in March.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is frustrating Japan’s traditional media establishment by limiting press access and communicating directly through social media, highlighting how technology is weakening the influence of legacy news institutions.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 22, 2026
Takaichi’s press snub sweeps away another tradition
Back home, the press is getting restless at its lack of access to the premier. Takaichi has spoken with the media on fewer occasions than any leader in the past 15 years.
Katsunobu Kato, chairman of the National Power Research Group, addresses the group's inaugural meeting held at the parliamentary building in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 22, 2026
What will the LDP’s new National Power Research Group become?
The group’s scale and participation by party heavy hitters would’ve been unusual even for former factions, let alone for policy research.
Ethylene is made from naphtha, which is derived from crude oil, and is used as a material for plastics and fibers.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2026
Ethylene plant operating rate hits record low in Japan
Ethylene, made from naphtha derived from crude oil, is used as a material for plastics and fibers.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rings the bell during a ceremony marking the end of trading in 2025 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 30.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 22, 2026
There’s no Truss moment for Takaichi this time, either
A lettuce famously outlasted Liz Truss’s 49-day premiership. Japan has outlasted its doomsayers for 30 years.
Japan’s core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food, rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, according to the internal affairs ministry.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 22, 2026
Japan’s inflation eases to four-year low, complicating BOJ hike
Japan’s core consumer price index, which excludes fresh food, rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, the internal affairs ministry said Friday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a debate at the Lower House of parliament in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN
May 21, 2026
Takaichi Cabinet’s approval rate almost flat at 59.4%
By political party, Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party remained the most popular party, backed by 27.8% of all respondents, up 2.1 points.
Naphtha shortages and a shrinking labor force mean those buying a new air conditioning unit may pay more than last year and then be forced to wait up to a month to have it installed.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
May 20, 2026
Installation delays and price hikes hit air conditioners just before summer
Fears of naphtha shortages and a smaller labor force mean those buying a new air conditioner may pay more than last year and then be forced to wait up to a month for installation.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping greets U.S. President Donald Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during their two-day summit on May 14.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 20, 2026
How will Japan react to Trump’s China pivot?
For Tokyo, the critical issue is whether the U.S. is fundamentally rethinking its approach toward China — and whether that shift could leave Japan dangerously exposed.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pose for a photo during their meeting in Andong, South Korea, on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2026
At talks, Takaichi and South Korea’s Lee agree to bolster energy security
The move comes as concerns over energy supplies continue to rattle Asia amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with Vietnamese President To Lam in Hanoi on May 2. Japan needs to recognize its role in strengthening ASEAN's autonomy as part of its own economic strategy.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 19, 2026
ASEAN unity and Japan’s role amid U.S.-China tensions
Japan needs to recognize its role in strengthening ASEAN’s autonomy as part of its own economic strategy.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25.
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2026
Philippines’ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns
Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss Japan’s new defense posture at a summit next week with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in talks also likely to touch on Taiwan.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres before their meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Monday
JAPAN
May 19, 2026
Japan vows ‘firm support’ for multilateralism within U.N.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated the nation’s support for dialogue during a meeting with visiting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an Upper House budget committee meeting on May 11.
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2026
Takaichi calls for extra budget amid Middle East shock
The planned supplementary budget is expected to function as an emergency relief measure rather than a broad economic stimulus program.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a news conference after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, in November.
JAPAN / Politics
May 17, 2026
South Korea to host Prime Minister Takaichi as quasi-state guest
Takaichi will hold summit talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the president’s hometown of Andong, Gyeongsang province, on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One en route to the U.S. following his official visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, on Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2026
Trump says ‘nothing’s changed’ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.
The U.S. president has warned Taipei on independence moves and called American arms deals a “negotiating chip” in talks with China.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
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Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
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