Sanae Takaichi

The 16th India-Japan annual summit discussed a joint vision for the next decade, including up to 10 trillion yen ($62 billion) in Japanese investments in India, with notable investments in the financial sector.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a business delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. During last year's summit, Japan and India outlined a joint vision for up to $62 billion in investments, with notable investments in India's financial sector.

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi visited India to strengthen economic and security partnerships, focusing on strategic cooperation and technology. Analysts question how much India will align with Japan’s China-focused Indo-Pacific strategy.

India and Japan pledged to strengthen economic ties, with nearly 120 business agreements and over $10 billion in Japanese investment. Japanese megabanks are expanding into India, and both countries aim to reduce dependencies on China.

India and Japan announced agreements to enhance cooperation in defense, economic security, and maritime affairs, including naval radio antenna systems, AI, and critical technologies. The partnership aims to strengthen their Indo-Pacific alliance, with Japan pledging to increase investment in India to over $61 billion over the next decade.

India and Japan announced agreements to deepen defense, economic, and maritime security cooperation during a summit in New Delhi. Key areas include naval radio systems, AI, shipbuilding, and critical technologies, with Japan pledging increased investment in India. Both nations emphasized shared security interests and the Indo-Pacific's stability.

PM Modi held summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi. The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation in critical minerals and pharmaceuticals.

Sanae Takaichi is on her first visit to India since becoming PM. She will hold talks with Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first visit to India focuses on Indo-Pacific ties. The article also covers July 1 rule changes in India, a Delhi High Court ruling involving BJP MP Raghav Chadha, and the U.S. Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision.

Japan's tightened visa rules, including a 30 million yen capital requirement for business manager visas, threaten foreign restaurant owners like Nepalese national Budhathoki Samjhana, who fears expulsion despite contributing to Tokyo's immigrant communities. The policy, introduced by the Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025, faces criticism for targeting thriving businesses and families in areas like Okubo, driven by concerns over overtourism and land prices.

Sanae Takaichi aims to shape her legacy through an unprecedented economic plan. The article references her name and the plan's significance.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing their role in Japan's 'remilitarization.' The move follows tensions sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about potential intervention in a China-Taiwan conflict and Japan's military expansion, including offensive weapons and missiles.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing Japan's 'remilitarization.' The controls prohibit dual-use item sales to 20 entities and require licenses for another 20, as tensions escalate over Japan's military expansion and statements on Taiwan.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing Japan's 'remilitarization' and deployment of offensive weapons. The move follows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments suggesting intervention if China uses military force against Taiwan, and Japan's recent missile deployments on remote islands.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including 20 on a control list and 20 on a watch list, citing Japan's 'remilitarization' as the reason. The move follows rising tensions linked to Japan's military expansion, including deploying offensive weapons and revising defense policies, which China claims threaten regional stability.

China imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing their role in Japan’s 'remilitarization.' The move includes a control list prohibiting dual-use item sales and a watch list requiring licenses for exports, amid rising tensions over Japan’s military expansion and potential intervention in Taiwan-related scenarios.

Sanae Takaichi outlines Japan’s $2.3tn investment roadmap. Additional news includes an attack in the Strait of Hormuz disrupting an evacuation plan and Jamie Dimon promoting potential successors.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's coast, causing mild shaking in Tokyo and northeastern regions. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The government's emergency team is monitoring the situation, while railways in the area suspended operations for safety checks.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled by anti-war protesters at a World War II memorial event over Japan’s shift away from its pacifist stance. Japan recently loosened lethal arms export rules, and Takaichi, a security hawk, has expressed intent to revise the constitution.

Japan's proposal to G7 leaders, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, to coordinate stockpiling critical minerals risks escalating regional tensions in East Asia. The article criticizes consecutive Japanese leaders for lacking vision in promoting regional peace and economic integration.

Japan is pushing G7 nations to establish a floor price mechanism to counter China's export controls on rare earths, as discussed at the G7 Evian Summit in France by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The U.S. and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on deep-sea mineral resource development, bypassing the International Seabed Authority (ISA) which governs the deep seabed under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The U.S., not a UNCLOS signatory, relies on its 1980 Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, while Japan reaffirmed its commitment to the ISA process. The agreement raises questions about UNCLOS's viability as countries seek to exploit deep-sea resources.

US President Donald Trump praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his 'biggest fan' and stated Japan is 'doing very well' during a press conference after the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains. Trump highlighted Takaichi's positive remarks about him and her effective leadership.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first attendance at the G7 summit aims to bridge her rapport with Donald Trump and the bloc's leaders while proposing a joint strategic stockpile partnership to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and reduce China's dominance.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to enhance cooperation in advanced technologies like semiconductors and secure critical mineral supply chains to strengthen economic and defense ties. They also acknowledged a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending their conflict, which disrupted global oil supplies.

Assam is preparing to host a bilateral summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Guwahati. The event is described as a meeting with a 'powerful global leader' by Assam's Chief Minister.

Japan, Germany, and New Zealand welcomed the US-Iran agreement, expressing hope for regional stability and progress on Iran’s nuclear programme. Leaders from these countries highlighted the importance of steady implementation, free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and broader diplomatic breakthroughs.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised strengthening defense ties with the UK during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. She referenced the GCAP project, describing the relationship as a 'near-alliance,' despite uncertainty over funding for the next-generation jet program.

The UK and Japan are set to agree on an £18bn investment deal expected to create tens of thousands of jobs. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi ahead of the G7 summit.

Japan's diplomatic outreach to Russia may raise concerns among G7 nations about unity, as European Union and NATO members seek to isolate Moscow over its aggression against Ukraine. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will attend the G7 meeting in France amid this tension.

Sanae Takaichi emphasizes building resilience in a turbulent world and highlights the importance of acquiring new capabilities to address current challenges.

Japan has restarted the No. 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station, the world’s largest nuclear plant, to address electricity demands amid a global oil crisis. However, the reboot underscores Japan’s lack of permanent radioactive waste disposal plans, with cooling pools at the plant nearing capacity and only 15 of 54 reactors restarted since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Recycling efforts for spent fuel are stalled due to technical failures, exacerbating storage challenges.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, participated in a party leaders' debate in the lower house of parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026. She announced plans to create an extra budget with reduced reliance on bond issuance for funding.

The head of a Japanese IT firm admitted to creating AI-generated videos to criticize rivals of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during last year’s Liberal Democratic Party presidential election. He was consulted by a Takaichi aide on reversing the lead of a strong contender, Shinjiro Koizumi.

Japan is shifting toward nationalism and conservatism due to economic challenges and regional tensions with China. The new ultra-conservative prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans to tighten immigration policies and strengthen Japan's defense posture.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that the government needs to communicate more carefully with the market. She was in Tokyo on June 5.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a visit to India early next month to meet with Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening supply chains of critical goods and bilateral collaboration in defense, economic issues, and cutting-edge technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Japan’s prime minister courted Pacific island nations at a Tokyo summit to counter China’s influence, part of an anti-China strategy involving military exercises in the Philippines, military vessel sales to Australia, and a stealth fighter partnership with Britain and Italy. The government aims to strengthen these nations' 'autonomy and resilience' amid growing regional wariness of China’s rise.

Japan is positioning itself as a partner for Pacific Island nations struggling with rising seas and caught between the US-China rivalry, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging to help fight climate change and boost maritime cooperation. Speaking at the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Takaichi presented Japan as a reliable partner upholding the rule of law at sea and delivering consistent support.