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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 hours ago

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her diplomatic debut Sunday at an ASEAN summit, where she pledged to strengthen cooperation on maritime security, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with the bloc. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/26/japan/politics/sanae-takaichi-asean-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #asean #aseanjapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #philippines #china #southeastasia

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Takaichi makes diplomatic debut with ASEAN maritime security and AI pledge

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to strengthen cooperation on maritime security, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 7 hours ago

For women in power, the pressure to prove themselves often leaves little room to focus on gender identity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/26/japan/the-glass-cliff-and-takachis-rise-to-power/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #ldp #diet #jip #japaneseeconomy #inflation #defense #fiscalspending

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Takaichi’s rise to power and the ‘glass cliff’

Many feminists in Japan are disappointed that the first female prime minister comes from the conservative right.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 8 hours ago

When new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday, she will have a “Trump card” that other leaders have not: her closeness to late former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/26/japan/politics/trump-takaichi-abe-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #us #defense #budgets #trade #tariffs #usjapanrelations

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 20 hours ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, with the Japanese leader saying that boosting the countries’ alliance is “a top priority” ahead of a summit Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/26/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-first-call/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #defense #sanaetakaichi

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office Tuesday, was set to make her diplomatic debut during ASEAN meetings over the weekend, followed by a high-profile summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/25/japan/politics/takaichi-diplomatic-debut-asean/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #asean #apec #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #defense #southeastasia #sanaetakaichi

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

In one of her first remarks as Japan's new finance minister, Satsuki Katayama talks taxes and debt without saying too much, steering clear of controversy and commitments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/24/economy/katayama-bessent-comments/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #sanaetakaichi #ldp #cabinet #satsukikatayama #financeministry #japaneseeconomy

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Katayama talks taxes and debt without saying too much

In comments Friday, Japan's new finance minister steered clear of controversy and commitments.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

The media often misrepresents Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by using inflammatory labels that distort public understanding and amplify foreign disinformation campaigns undermining the country’s democracy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/24/japan/when-media-distortions-threaten-democracy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #media #journalism #sanaetakaichi #academia #russia #china

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, forming a coalition with the Japan Innovation Party to focus on defense, economic reforms and international diplomacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/24/takaichi-heads-into-the-breach/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #sanaetakaichi #ldp #japaninnovationparty #komeito #shigeruishiba #fumiokishida #toshimitsumotegi #shinjirokoizumi #yoshimasahayashi #minorukihara #ryoseiakazawa #satsukikatayama #kimionoda #sanseito #shinzoabe

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Sanae Takaichi spent most of her first policy speech as prime minister addressing economic and security concerns, with little mention of immigration policies and incorporating relatively mild language on China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/24/japan/politics/takaichi-first-policy-speech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #diet #nipponishin #japaneseeconomy #inflation #defense #fiscalspending

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Newly appointed farm minister Norikazu Suzuki has hinted of a potential rethink of a policy to increase rice production advocated by the administration of former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/24/japan/society/farm-minister-rice/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #agriculture #rice #norikazusuzuki #shinjirokoizumi #shigeruishiba #sanaetakaichi

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New farm minister hints at rethink of rice output increase

Norikazu Suzuki said farmers are worried that prices might collapse next year if there is too much supply.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Some young local female politicians anticipate Sanae Takaichi becoming the prime minister will do little to shift the male-dominated world of politics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/24/japan/politics/japan-politics-women/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #women039sissues #sanaetakaichi

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'Get married': The reality of Japanese politics for women

Some female politicians anticipate Sanae Takaichi becoming the prime minister will do little to shift the male-dominated world of politics.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

If Japan can’t keep up its wage-hike momentum, that has implications for Sanae Takaichi’s tenure and the central bank. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/23/economy/rengo-wage-hike-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #rengo #japaneseeconomy #wages #boj #sanaetakaichi #inflation

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Japan’s unions seek minimum 5% wage hike in upcoming pay talks

Sanae Takaichi’s tenure and the central bank's policy path could be affected if Japan can’t keep up its wage-hike momentum.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Immigration is shaping up to be a key policy focus for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with her Cabinet including a new post specifically for handling interactions with foreign residents. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/onoda-immigration-policy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #kimionoda #sanaetakaichi #shigeruishiba #jip

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New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities

The creation of a new post specifically for handling foreign residents shows how immigration is a key policy focus for the Takaichi Cabinet.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is looking to raise Japan’s defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product by the end of this fiscal year in a bid to satiate U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/japan-pm-takaichi-defense-spending/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #defense #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #sdf

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Takaichi to put defense push in spotlight in bid to satiate Trump demands

She is expected to raise Japan’s defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product by the end of this fiscal year, a move that could pave the way for further hikes.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

The move, approved after the launch of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet, may draw criticism, as public sentiment on the scandal remains strong. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/slush-fund-lawmakers-posts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #koichihagiuda #corruption

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Seven LDP slush fund lawmakers given government posts

The move may draw criticism, as public sentiment on the scandal remains strong.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Bank of Japan watchers pushed back their forecast for the next interest rate hike timing in a dramatic shift from last month, with only a few expecting a move next week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/23/economy/boj-watcher-survey-next-rate-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy

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BOJ watchers push back rate hike call after Takaichi takes helm

Some 10% of 50 economists predict the BOJ will raise its benchmark rate at the end of a two-day policy meeting on Oct. 30, plunging from 36% in the previous survey.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

Two media polls show Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her team are off to a strong start following the formation of her Cabinet, especially among younger generations and those in the Osaka and Nagoya regions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/takaichi-polls/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #jip #komeito

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Polls show Takaichi Cabinet off to strong start with support for policy stance

Approval ratings were found to be especially high among younger generations and those in the Osaka and Nagoya regions.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

With the election of Sanae Takaichi as prime minister this week, Japan joined the ranks of countries that have had a woman serve as head of state or government since World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/japan-among-80-nations-with-female-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #women039sissues #margaretthatcher #surveys

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Japan joins over 80 nations to have been led by women since WWII

While Takaichi's rise to power is a milestone for the nation, some caution it does not necessarily signal a broader advance in women's political standing in Japan.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

A long-running line of teacups that caricature every Japanese prime minister will now feature a woman for the first time, following the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as prime minister. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/takaichi-caricature-mugs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #dpp

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Orders surge for popular caricature teacups featuring Takaichi

Preorders for the Takaichi teacup, which will also show past Japanese prime ministers, surpassed 4,000 even before she was sworn in.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

The Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party have formed a coalition, but some wonder whether it will last under pressure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/ldp-ishin/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #hirofumiyoshimura #ldp #jip

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The newly formed LDP-JIP coalition may not be as solid as it seems

The Japan Innovation Party’s insistence on passing a seat-reducing measure could prove to be a sticking point in the relationship.
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