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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will extend necessary support to the International Criminal Court and will reach out to the United States, Kyodo News reported. No specifics on the support measures or the format of Tokyo-Washington contact were immediately available.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Feb. 24 to seek a breakthrough on the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, meeting with a group representing the victims' families. The abduction issue remains a longstanding unresolved flashpoint in Tokyo-Pyongyang relations and a persistent concern for the Japanese public. Takaichi affirmed her determination to push for substantive progress, though specific measures have not been disclosed.
Japan's agriculture minister said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has asked him to stay on in his role despite controversy over remarks he made. The exact content of the remarks, and the reasons behind Takaichi's request, have not been clarified. Further developments are being monitored.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has pledged to carry out a consumption tax cut without issuing new government bonds, Kyodo News reported. The announcement comes amid ongoing debate over Japan's fiscal and tax policy. Details of the plan and its timing have not yet been fully disclosed.
Japan's fiscal 2027 budget proposals are expected to reach a record high of about 143 trillion yen, driven by Prime Minister Takaichi's growth-focused fiscal spending and rising debt costs. The figure is an initial step in the budget process, with analysts highlighting the challenge of balancing stimulus with debt control.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The move, made instead of a personal visit, reflects a cautious diplomatic approach amid regional sensitivities.
Sanae Takaichi, a candidate in Japan's ruling party leadership race, declared that the disputed islands are Japanese territory historically and under international law. Her remarks underline Tokyo's firm stance amid regional tensions and diplomatic efforts.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi is considering not visiting the Yasukuni Shrine on the WWII anniversary to avoid diplomatic friction, according to Kyodo News. The move comes amid efforts to improve regional ties and follows her cautious stance on the issue.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi reaffirmed on August 3 that the government remains firmly committed to the non-nuclear principles, dismissing speculation about potential policy shifts. The statement aims to reassure domestic and regional audiences amid discussions on security policy in the Asia-Pacific.
