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Prime Minister Takaichi to maintain administration core in upcoming cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing for a cabinet reshuffle in late September, aiming to maintain the core structure of her administration. Key figures expected to remain in their posts include LDP Vice President Taro Aso, Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is also expected to be retained. This decision is reportedly driven by a desire for fiscal continuity as the government prepares for consumption tax reduction deliberations in the upcoming Diet session. Furthermore, Katayama’s established relationship with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is viewed as a strategic asset for managing international economic relations and currency negotiations.
Regarding recent diplomatic tensions, Katayama denied reports that Secretary Bessent questioned the independence of the Bank of Japan during a private dinner. She stated that while they have held numerous discussions, no such direct questioning occurred.
Separately, the Prime Minister has drawn attention for her intense work habits, noting on social media that she frequently experiences zero to three hours of sleep due to the heavy demands of her office.
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Japan · Liberal Democratic Party · Sanae Takaichi · Satsuki Katayama · Scott Bessent · Shunichi Suzuki · Taro Aso
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Takaichi is expected to retain Taro Aso as LDP Vice President in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Takaichi plans to keep Satsuki Katayama as Finance Minister to ensure fiscal policy continuity. www.arabnews.jp · www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Katayama stated that her discussions with Scott Bessent have not involved absolute demands regarding Japanese fiscal policy. news.nextapple.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minoru Kihara is expected to remain in his position as Chief Cabinet Secretary. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Takaichi reported on social media that she frequently sleeps only zero to three hours per night due to her workload. toyokeizai.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama denied reports that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent questioned her regarding the independence of the Bank of Japan. news.nextapple.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government is planning to call an extraordinary Diet session in early October. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · www.fnn.jp