Takaichi

U.S. military personnel criminal incidents in Okinawa

7 clusters · 166 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: US Marine indicted for murder and robbery in Okinawa

A series of criminal incidents involving U.S. military personnel in Okinawa has drawn local police attention and diplomatic concern. In early September, two U.S. Marines were arrested for assaulting three Japanese men du

Japanese Minister Kazuo Yanaka resigns amid controversies

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Japan Agriculture Minister Yana resigns after one month

Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kazuo Yanaka, resigned on October 14 following intense political pressure and threats of a censure motion from opposition parties. His departure followed scrutiny

Japan PM Takaichi faces economic scrutiny and cabinet crisis

31 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary reflects on Takaichi administration's first year

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed a ‘Japan Growth Strategy’ to be implemented by the end of 2026, targeting 17 strategic sectors. A central component is a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% t

Japanese economic stimulus via gift certificates

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sanae Takaichi considers Go To Eat and premium gift certificates

Local and national discussions regarding economic stimulus through premium gift certificates have emerged in Japan. In Takaoka City, the Central Shopping District announced the issuance of 2,500 premium gift certificate

APEC 2026 summit in Shenzhen

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: APEC Photo Contest 2026 announces 10 finalists

The 2026 APEC summit and related events are scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China. The APEC Business Leaders' Meeting, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, is expected to host approx

US mediation of China-Japan trade tensions

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: US advances trade talks with Thailand and mediates China-Japan tensions

US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to lift export restrictions on Japan, specifically regarding critical materials such as rare earth metals. Trump expressed concern that these re

Constitutional Democratic Party policy and Diet activities

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Constitutional Democratic Party challenges Prime Minister Takaichi in Diet

The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) of Japan has been focusing on tax reform and increasing political pressure on the administration. The party’s Tax Research Committee and Social Security and Employment System Ref

Chiba recovery: Aid gaps, infrastructure, and budget updates

14 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Chiba City approves 2.78 billion yen for disaster recovery

One month after the record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture, the scale of destruction has been revised, with damage reported to over 7,000 homes through flooding. The disaster, triggered by a ‘squall line type’ l