Sanae Takaichi

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi orders review of entire supply chain for oil products

Higher oil prices following the outbreak of war are likely to add inflationary pressure.

Japan to start releasing state oil reserves on March 26: PM Takaichi

Storage tanks are seen at an oil refinery in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture on March 17.

Sister of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rules out Pyongyang summit with Japan’s PM Takaichi

Ms Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, said talks would not happen simply because Japan wants them.

Trump and Takaichi hit it off as she dodges his Iran war rage, also brings up China concerns

US President Donald Trump with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office on March 19.

News analysis

Using charm and restraint, Japan’s Takaichi mostly avoids Trump’s wrath

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House on March 19.

In Japan, Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke elicits scorn and dismay

US President Donald Trump met Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in on March 19.

Iran war complicates Japan’s task of keeping US focused on Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers remarks during a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2026.

Japan ski paradise faces strains of global acclaim

Tourists skiing and snowboarding at the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu ski resort in Kutchan, Hokkaido prefecture on Feb 19, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the White House on March 19.

White House looks for ways to soothe American jitters over surging prices

Oil prices have been surging since the start of the conflict on Feb 28.

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