Sanae Takaichi

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  • US Marines in Japan 2026-10-04 19:52

    By staff writer

    American Marine arrested over brutal murder of Japanese woman in Okinawa

    TEHRAN — Japanese authorities lodged a formal protest with Washington on Sunday after Okinawa police arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman in Naha, reigniting fury over the massive American military footprint in Japan.

  • Takaichi places a red paper rose on the name of an elected candidate at the LDP headquarters during the House of Representatives election in Tokyo on February 8, 2026 (Getty Images) 2026-02-08 19:33

    Takaichi leads LDP to decisive majority in landslide election

    TEHRAN – Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has guided the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a commanding victory in Sunday’s snap House of Representatives election.

  • Japan 2026-01-23 18:45

    Japan to hold an early election next month 

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on Friday, paving the way for an early election on Feb. 8

  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her fist as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to Navy personnel aboard the USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture in late October. (Photo: AFP) 2025/12/05

    By Lucia Hubinská

    Is Japan sliding back toward militarism?

    XIAMEN – Relations between China and Japan are undergoing their most serious shock in a decade. And yet, as recently as 2024—after the lifting of pandemic restrictions—it seemed the two countries were slowly moving toward improved relations. This trend was abruptly disrupted in recent weeks, when a series of diplomatic missteps gave way to open disputes.

  • China and Japan flags 2025-11-15 14:51

    China reiterates red line on Taiwan as tensions surge with Japan

    China has issued a rare travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Japan, citing a worsening security environment and rising risks for Chinese nationals.