28 Oct 2025

At first summit with Trump, Takaichi pledges ‘new golden age’ for alliance

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first summit talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday, with the new Japanese leader pledging to realize “a new golden age” for their countries’ alliance. Security was tight in the … Read More
21 Oct 2025

Meet Japan’s drum-playing, Thatcher-loving first female prime minister

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Respected figure: Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: To become Japan’s Iron Lady. It was only after two failed attempts that Sanae Takaichi finally achieved her long-held ambition. In a historic parliamentary vote on 21 October, the 64-year-old was elected Japan’s first … Read More