Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she opposes changing the imperial family's male-only succession rules, as pressure mounts on lawmakers to address the issue of the monarchy's survival.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party has approved plans to beef up the country's intelligence capability, a party official said Friday, as the premier pushes ahead with a defence overhaul.
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Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan Kyoko HASEGAWA Fri, 20 February 2026 at 8:24 am GMT+2 3 min read Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech during the House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo (Kazu... See more
Japanese inflation slowed in January, government data showed Friday, in welcome news for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her recent election landslide win. Soaring inflation in Asia's number-two economy -- after decades of flat or falling prices -- co... See more
Japanese inflation slowed in January, government data showed Friday, in welcome news for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her recent election landslide win. Soaring prices in Asia's number-two economy contributed to the downfall of Takaichi's two prede... See more
