2/with Prime Minister Takaichi’s cabinet will take place following the trip.
October 2, 2026 at 10:25 AM
2/with Prime Minister Takaichi’s cabinet will take place following the trip.
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
March 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's reaction as Trump says "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Habour?"
Undoubtedly the worst American diplomatic gaffe in post-war US-Japan history.
Undoubtedly the worst American diplomatic gaffe in post-war US-Japan history.
March 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's reaction as Trump says "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Habour?"
Undoubtedly the worst American diplomatic gaffe in post-war US-Japan history.
Undoubtedly the worst American diplomatic gaffe in post-war US-Japan history.
Takaichi's face the moment he says the words Pearl Harbor
March 19, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Takaichi's face the moment he says the words Pearl Harbor
US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.
Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.
www.aljazeera.com
March 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.
oh that makes sense. What's Takaichi's excuse?
October 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
oh that makes sense. What's Takaichi's excuse?
One of many reasons to question Takaichi's chances
TV Asahi notes that Takaichi does not have a strong base within the LDP
During the last leadership election, she had the following 20 diet members put her forward as a candidate
But 8 of them have since lost their seats in national elections where the former Abe faction members faced a wipeout
During the last leadership election, she had the following 20 diet members put her forward as a candidate
But 8 of them have since lost their seats in national elections where the former Abe faction members faced a wipeout
July 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
One of many reasons to question Takaichi's chances
The photos released by the White House from the PM Takaichi’s visit. The dancing photo is from the State Dinner.
March 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The photos released by the White House from the PM Takaichi’s visit. The dancing photo is from the State Dinner.
BREAKING: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 share index jumped 4.5% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election.
Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 share index has jumped 4.5% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
BREAKING: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 share index jumped 4.5% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election.
Demonstrators in Japan have organized some of the largest protests there in at least a decade to oppose Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity.
Why Antiwar Protesters are Rallying in Japan
Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity.
nyti.ms
May 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Demonstrators in Japan have organized some of the largest protests there in at least a decade to oppose Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity.
And Takaichi’s reaction isn’t for the room.
It’s for a Japanese audience that knows how to read it.
It’s for a Japanese audience that knows how to read it.
March 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
And Takaichi’s reaction isn’t for the room.
It’s for a Japanese audience that knows how to read it.
It’s for a Japanese audience that knows how to read it.
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
www.aljazeera.com
July 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent reshuffle of her Cabinet and party leadership lineup has fallen short of her pledge to raise female representation to the level of Northern European countries.
Takaichi’s reshuffle falls short of pledge on raising female representation
The prime minister pledged last year to create a “Cabinet and party leadership with as many women as in Northern European countries.”
ebx.sh
September 29, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent reshuffle of her Cabinet and party leadership lineup has fallen short of her pledge to raise female representation to the level of Northern European countries.
oh my god, takaichi's face when he says it
March 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
oh my god, takaichi's face when he says it
An interesting perspective on Takaichi's popularity among people in their 20s
January 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
An interesting perspective on Takaichi's popularity among people in their 20s
japanese election bluesky vibe check:
February 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM
japanese election bluesky vibe check:
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's reaction as our buffoon says "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Habour?"
Days Trump hasn’t been an international embarrassment = 0
Days Trump hasn’t been an international embarrassment = 0
March 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's reaction as our buffoon says "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Habour?"
Days Trump hasn’t been an international embarrassment = 0
Days Trump hasn’t been an international embarrassment = 0
A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including one from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party, have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials for the first time since ties between the two Asian rivals deteriorated after Takaichi’s comment on Taiwan angered China.
Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after Takaichi's Taiwan remark fallout
Japanese lawmakers have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials. This marks the first visit since tensions rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China.
bit.ly
August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including one from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party, have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials for the first time since ties between the two Asian rivals deteriorated after Takaichi’s comment on Taiwan angered China.
This thread contains my notes on my Takaichi's press conference Friday.
Just started watching Takaichi's presser, and already I'm struck by the banner calling for "[electing] the first female prime minister." That's a striking contrast to last year when I don't recall her playing that up at all.
September 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This thread contains my notes on my Takaichi's press conference Friday.
Takaichi’s command of English is very limited
March 13, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Takaichi’s command of English is very limited
Trump is a diplomatic embarrassment for humanity
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
March 20, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Trump is a diplomatic embarrassment for humanity
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Sanae Takaichi's reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor remark...
New in @asia.nikkei.com, I argue that Takaichi's agenda augurs an inward turn that could harm Japan's security.
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/taka...
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/taka...
Takaichi's 'Japan First' is a retreat from Abe's vision of openness
Nation's inward turn risks weakening the foundations of its security and growth
asia.nikkei.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
New in @asia.nikkei.com, I argue that Takaichi's agenda augurs an inward turn that could harm Japan's security.
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/taka...
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/taka...
Japan's benchmark index jumps to a record after Takaichi's landslide election win. Follow our live blog for the latest ⤵️
Japan Exit Poll Shows Takaichi's Party Set to Win Majority
Japan Election 2026: Takaichi Predicted to Widen LPD Support. Live News
bloom.bg
February 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Japan's benchmark index jumps to a record after Takaichi's landslide election win. Follow our live blog for the latest ⤵️
The US-led war in Iran has changed Takaichi’s 19 March summit with Trump from a test of her diplomatic mettle to a potential turning point in the history of the US-Japan alliance.
observingjapan.substack.com/p/takaichis-...
observingjapan.substack.com/p/takaichis-...
Takaichi's test in Washington
Trump's demand for help in the Middle East highlight fundamental tensions in Japan's foreign policy
observingjapan.substack.com
March 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The US-led war in Iran has changed Takaichi’s 19 March summit with Trump from a test of her diplomatic mettle to a potential turning point in the history of the US-Japan alliance.
observingjapan.substack.com/p/takaichis-...
observingjapan.substack.com/p/takaichis-...
Just started watching Takaichi's presser, and already I'm struck by the banner calling for "[electing] the first female prime minister." That's a striking contrast to last year when I don't recall her playing that up at all.
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just started watching Takaichi's presser, and already I'm struck by the banner calling for "[electing] the first female prime minister." That's a striking contrast to last year when I don't recall her playing that up at all.