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Sanae Takaichi

False posts target Japan PM Takaichi’s grandfather on Taiwan social media

False claims that Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi's grandfather was an Imperial Japanese Army officer are circulating online.
False claims that Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi's grandfather was an Imperial Japanese Army officer are circulating online.

Number of Chinese customers at Japan department stores dives over 40% in December as ties sour

The number of Chinese tourists in Japan slumped 45 per cent in December from a year earlier to around 330,000.
The number of Chinese tourists in Japan slumped 45 per cent in December from a year earlier to around 330,000.

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves Parliament for snap election on Feb 8

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is counting on her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is counting on her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.

Japan bans ministers’ fund-raisers ahead of election

The change before the election could be aimed at underscoring that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has a proactive stance on political reform.
The change before the election could be aimed at underscoring that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has a proactive stance on political reform.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi will dissolve Parliament on Jan 23, with election on Feb 8

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was appointed prime minister in October.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was appointed prime minister in October.

Japan’s ruling LDP eyeing no consumption tax on food as election looms

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to dissolve the lower house soon.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to dissolve the lower house soon.

Japan PM Takaichi to consider suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to carry out aggressive but responsible fiscal policy, and markets have reacted to speculation on her plans.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to carry out aggressive but responsible fiscal policy, and markets have reacted to speculation on her plans.

Japan opposition parties CDP, Komeito to form new ‘centrist’ political party

Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) Yoshihiko Noda (right) and Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attend a meeting in Tokyo on Jan 15, 2026.
Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) Yoshihiko Noda (right) and Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attend a meeting in Tokyo on Jan 15, 2026.

Why Japan’s Takaichi is gambling on an early election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint news conference with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint news conference with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

Japan PM Takaichi readies snap election and sources say she’s considering Feb 8 ballot

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi is considering an election date of Feb 8, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi is considering an election date of Feb 8, a source with knowledge of the matter said.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.