Sanae Takaichi

Soaring food bills pose risk to Japan PM Takaichi’s election prospects

Voter frustration over soaring living expenses led to major setbacks for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the last two national elections.

Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Feb 8 election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gestures as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, during a visit to U.S. Navy's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, Japan, October 28, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Handbags and hashtags: Japan’s Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election

FILE PHOTO: Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends an election campaign event for the February 8 snap election, in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

How Japan’s first female leader won over disillusioned young voters

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's smarter use of social media may be contributing to her popularity.

Death toll from heavy snow in Japan hits 30

A shop employee shovels the snow in front of a shop in Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026.

Japan finance minister defends PM Takaichi’s comments on the benefits of a weak yen

Satsuki Katayama, Japan's finance minister, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan 20.

Japanese PM Takaichi’s party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to exceed a majority of seats up for grabs in the Lower House.

Japan’s ruling LDP extends lead ahead of Feb 8 election: Kyodo poll

A new poll shows 44 per cent will vote for ruling camp-backed candidates in the House of Representatives election.

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi cancels TV appearance after arm injury while campaigning

She was scheduled to appear on a political debate programme featuring party leaders.

Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shake hands after their joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 31, 2026. (Photo by Carl Court / POOL / AFP)

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