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Japan Defense Minister Prays at Yasukuni Shrine as Prime Minister Sends Ritual Offering

The moves signal conservative ritual politics that could heighten tensions with China and South Korea.

Takaichi Reaffirms Coalition Agenda After Diet Session Pause on Seat Cuts

Japan Says 'Beautiful Sister' Was Mistranslation in Modi–Takaichi Press Event

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit New Delhi for 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit

Japan and Malaysia Strike 20‑Year LNG Deal and Deepen Naval Ties

Japan’s Takaichi to Visit Andong for Two-Day Summit With South Korea’s Lee

Japan Presses Iran to Safeguard Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Wong Begins Asia Trip With Tokyo Talks on Fuel Security

Poll Shows Broad Backing for Takaichi–Trump Summit in Japan

Japan Poised to Join U.S. 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield at March 19 Summit

Japan’s Births Fall 2.1% in 2025, Marking a Tenth Straight Annual Decline

Takaichi’s LDP Clinches Projected Supermajority in Japan’s Lower House

Takaichi’s LDP Secures Lower-House Supermajority, Setting Stage for Security Buildup and Big Spending

Takaichi’s LDP Secures Two-Thirds Supermajority in Japan’s Lower House

Japan Heads to Snap Vote as Takaichi’s LDP Poised for Commanding Win

Polls Put Takaichi’s LDP-Led Bloc on Track for Lower House Majority

Takaichi and Lee Stage Drum Diplomacy as Japan–South Korea Talks Deepen

Japan and South Korea Seal Plans to Deepen Economic and Security Cooperation at Nara Summit

Trump Invites Japan’s Takaichi for Spring U.S. Visit to Bolster Alliance Coordination

Takaichi Courts Leaders at G20 as China Signals No Meeting