The younger generations think far more highly of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet than that of former Prime Minister ...

Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025, after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). She ...

TOKYO - The U.S. dollar rose slightly against major currencies on Thursday as traders awaited the delayed release of U.S.

Japan's fresh foreign minister has voiced a resolute commitment to strengthening the country's defense capabilities, signaling a proactive response to changing battlefronts and surging regional ...

Asian shares retreat and crude prices soar $2 after Trump sanctions Russian oil giantsAssociated PressThe Associated PressMANILA, PhilippinesShares are mostly lower in Asia following a retreat on Wall ...

The Japanese yen weakened past 152 per dollar on Thursday, nearing an eight-month low as markets brace for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis large-scale stimulus plan expected next month. Investors ...

At home, Sanae Takaichi inherits a fragile government and an economy burdened by stagnation. Abroad, she faces an intense ...

Tokyo stocks fell Thursday, weighed down by weak semiconductor and technology shares amid rekindled worries about U.S.-China ...

New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday met with the families of Japanese citizens abducted to North Korea decades ago and vowed to seek support from U.S. President Donald Trump to ...

She must tackle the daunting task of forming a bond and ensuring that Japan-US ties do not derail under her leadership. Read ...