Sanae Takaichi

‘Japan Passing’? Trump eases Tokyo jitters with phone call to Takaichi after Xi summit

US President Donald Trump meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House on March 19, 2026.

Japan PM to visit South Korean president’s hometown on May 19

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Andong, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s hometown and the capital of North Gyeongsang province.

The fear factors behind the Japan-Australia ‘quasi-alliance’

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre, left) and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a welcome ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on May 4.

Japan PM Takaichi says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’ in Asia-Pacific

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) and Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during their joint appearance at Parliament in Canberra on May 4.

Sanae Takaichi set for Australia visit to strengthen Japan alliance

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaking at the auditorium of Hanoi National University on May 2, 2026.

In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia ‘free and open’

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Vietnamese President To Lam have agreed to advance their partnership to a “new phase of development”.

Over 70% say first-ever constitutional change in Japan needs broad consensus

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed to bring about a change to the country's post-war supreme law for the first time.

Japan and Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on May 2. Japan remains one of Vietnam’s largest foreign investors.

Japan PM vows all-out efforts towards sustained pay hikes at May Day event

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during an annual May Day rally, where workers advocate for their rights, at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on April 29.

Iran war has ‘disproportionate impact’ on Asia-Pacific: Australia Foreign Minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (right) speaks to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on April 28.

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