Takaichi emphasizes Japan’s commitment to non-nuclear principles on Hiroshima anniversary

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

   8 reports
   • bignewsnetwork.com15:30first to report
     Xinhua Commentary: New defense white paper lays bare Japan's neo-militarist ambitions
   • japanherald.com21:30
     1st LD-Writethru: China slams Japan's new defense white paper
   • japanherald.com21:30
     Record number of Japanese local assemblies urge Takaichi gov't to uphold non-nuclear principles
   • japanherald.com21:30
     Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper: Rearmament in the name of prosperity
   • japanherald.com21:30
     China urges Japan to reflect on history, stop military expansion
   • japanherald.com21:30
     Update: China slams Japan's new defense white paper
   • japanherald.com21:30
     Japan's nuclear moves at odds with public opinion
   • Japan Times23:53edited after publishing
     Takaichi emphasizes Japan’s commitment to non-nuclear principles on Hiroshima anniversary

     previouslyTakaichi pledges to uphold ‘three non-nuclear principles’ on Hiroshima anniversary

     Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first appearance at the ceremony as the nation's leader comes as the government prepares to revise key national security documents later this year.

2. Thu, 6 August 2026

   28 reports
   • thehindu.com03:00
     Keigo Higashino: chronicler of the human mind
   • winnipegfreepress.com03:19
     Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons

     TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.

   • tucsonpost.com03:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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     • massachusettssun.com6 Aug, 03:30their copy
   • myanmarnews.net03:30
     Xinhua Commentary: Hiroshima bombing anniversary commemoration requires full reckoning with militarism
     3 reprints

     • southeastasiapost.com6 Aug, 05:30their copy
     • shanghaisun.com6 Aug, 06:15their copy
     • chinanationalnews.com6 Aug, 06:15their copy
   • bignewsnetwork.com03:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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   • myanmarnews.net03:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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     • memphissun.com6 Aug, 03:30their copy
   • laosnews.net03:30
     Xinhua Commentary: Hiroshima bombing anniversary commemoration requires full reckoning with militarism
   • laosnews.net03:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • jamaicantimes.com03:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • torontotelegraph.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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     • vietnamtribune.com6 Aug, 05:15their copy
   • sanantoniopost.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • newjerseytelegraph.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • mainemirror.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • indiagazette.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • birminghamstar.com04:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • londonmercury.com05:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • iranherald.com05:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • vietnamtribune.com05:15
     Xinhua Commentary: Hiroshima bombing anniversary commemoration requires full reckoning with militarism
   • thehindu.com05:18
     Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as Mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons
   • Japan Times05:26
     Takaichi emphasizes Japan’s commitment to nonnuclear principles on Hiroshima anniversary

     Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first appearance at the ceremony as the nation's leader comes as the government prepares to revise key national security documents later this year.

   • en.people.cn05:30
     Japan SDF officer linked to Chinese embassy intrusion expresses "regret"

     TOKYO, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday held a hearing on the grounds for th

   • hawaiitelegraph.com05:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
   • en.people.cn05:30
     China slams Japan's new defense white paper

     BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday said China d

   • argentinastar.com05:30
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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     • zimbabwestar.com6 Aug, 05:30their copy
   • oklahomacitysun.com06:15
     Japan says defense spending can boost economy, prosperity
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     • nashvilleherald.com6 Aug, 06:15their copy
   • aa.com.tr07:11
     Japan’s Takaichi declines to explicitly reaffirm country’s 3 nonnuclear principles
   • manchesterjournal.com18:30
     Commentary | William Lambers: Hiroshima Day should be Disarmament Day
   • wmur.com18:30
     Untitled report - Sanae Takaichi · Kazumi Matsui · United Nations
3. Fri, 7 August 2026

   5 reports
   • japantoday.com00:30
     Foreign visitors to Diet building hit record high in 2025

     The number of foreign visitors to Japan's parliament building reached 13,697 in 2025, the highest since record-keeping began in 1993, according to data compiled by both houses of the Diet. The number, nearly doubling from 7,261 in 2024, comes amid surging inbound tourism, with a record 42.7 million foreigners visiting…

   • finanznachrichten.de00:42
     Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday

     TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - Japan will on Friday release June figures for household spending, highlight a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is seen lower by 3.1 percent on month and

   • Japan Times04:30
     Japan and the world should not fear a real nuclear debate

     Thinking about nuclear weapons is changing, a reflection, among other things, of the changing circumstances of regional security architectures.

   • chinamil.com.cn17:45
     China urges Japanese authorities to stop playing with fire on issue of nuclear weapons: spokesperson
     1 reprint

     • globalsecurity.org8 Aug, 13:30their copy
   • Channel News Asia22:00
     CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?

     Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urged Japan to boost its defence capabilities with a greater "sense of urgency and crisis" on Tuesday (Aug 4), as a government white paper highlighted growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

4. Sat, 8 August 2026

   3 reports
   • en.people.cn08:30
     Japan's remilitarization efforts real threat to regional peace, stability: spokesperson

     BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday slammed Japan's reckless remili

   • globalsecurity.org13:30
     Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 7, 2026
   • globalsecurity.org13:30
     National Armaments Director visits Japan
5. Sun, 9 August 2026

   4 reports
   • hindustantimes.com02:48
     Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

     Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

   • Japan Times05:37
     Takaichi doubles down on ambiguity over nonnuclear principles at Nagasaki ceremony

     Unlike previous leaders, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi again described the government's current position, without making an explicit commitment about the future of the principles.

   • South China Morning Post12:30
     With Japan, China faces a corrosive security dilemma

     Japan’s 610-page 2026 defence white paper cements a strategic shift: Tokyo has labelled China an “unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” for the fourth straight year, a framing dating back to 2014, when a Japanese white paper first flagged Beijing’s East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone as risking unintended incidents. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not altered this trajectory, only accelerated it. This strategic timing aligns with Beijing’s calculus. Even as...

   • manilatimes.net16:05
     Japan leaders push for nuke debate

     TOKYO — Japan’s leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation’s long-time pacifist stance.

6. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • bne IntelliNews04:01
     North Korea fires missile towards Japan

     Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed relevant government agencies to make every effort to gather and analyse information, provide the public with accurate updates and ensure the safety of aircraft and vessels.

7. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • Bloomberg Politics08:49
     Japan’s Takaichi Touts Price-Relief Steps on X as Support Sags

     Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushed back against criticism she has focused too much on her own political agenda rather than the cost-of-living crisis, touting a raft of price relief measures on social media as her approval ratings slip.

8. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Japan Times08:55
     Japan’s nuclear doublethink is getting harder to defend

     Japan's defense posture has relied on doublethink, being opposed to atomic weapons while sitting under the U.S. nuclear umbrella.

   • en.people.cn11:00
     Japanese PM's address blurs Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression: Chinese spokesperson

     BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflectio

9. Wed, 19 August 2026

   1 report
   • carnegieendowment.org12:00
     The Two Logics Driving Japan’s Security Policy

     Japan’s revision of its three strategic documents reflects an intention to keep the United States engaged in the region while Japan fills any vacuums of U.S. power to preserve the Indo-Pacific order.

10. Thu, 20 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times08:35
      Did Tokyo pull its punches when protesting U.S. sanctions on ICC chief?

      The wording of statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Foreign Ministry has spurred curiosity over whether language was softened to avoid a confrontation.

    • Libération (France)17:26
      Asie du Nord-Est : face à la Chine et la Corée du Nord, un air de surenchère nucléaire à Tokyo et Séoul

      Si la création d’un arsenal national n’est pas à l’ordre du jour, le Japon et la Corée débattent de plus en plus d’un partenariat renforcé avec les Etats-Unis, notamment pour le stockage d’armes américaines face aux menaces croissantes de leurs voisins.

11. Fri, 21 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times03:41
      The world became much more insecure last week

      Actions by allies and adversaries alike have underscored the challenges that Japan faces navigating this world and the uncertainty that now frames its decision making.

    • El País (Spain)03:45
      La nueva frontera del rearme japonés está en el ciberespacio

      El país asiático da un paso más en su estrategia de defensa frente a China, Rusia y Corea del Norte

12. Mon, 24 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics02:23edited after publishing
      Japan’s Takaichi Likes Work From Home Apart From the Cockroaches

      previouslyJapan PM Takaichi Defends Habit of Staying at Official Residence

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her tendency to remain at her residence unless she has official duties outside, saying it lets her work long hours without burdening her staff.

    • bostonglobe.com09:15
      Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home.

13. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Times of India10:55
      Operation Combat: How Japan PM Sanae Takaichi dealt with cockroach chaos
    • breitbart.com19:30
      China Publishes Screed Against Japanese PM for Not Killing a Cockroach

      China’s state-run Global Times castigated Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae for refusing to kill a cockroach.

14. Wed, 26 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times09:46
      Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official

      Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)12:56
      Japanska premijerka nakon dezinsekcije: Pomalo sam usamljena bez žohara

      JAPANSKA premijerka Sanae Takaichi priznala je da se osjećala usamljeno nakon što je osoblje uklonilo žohara iz njezine rezidencije.

15. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
    • globaltimes.cn01:30
      GT investigates: Dubbed an ‘incubator for Japan’s political shift to the right,’ Nippon Kaigi has deeply penetrated Takaichi administration

      Japan’s Nippon Kaigi has long worked to turn right-wing causes into state policy, from constitutional revision and historical revisionism to military expansion. How has this shadowy “incubator for Japan’s political shift to the right” become deeply embedded in the LDP and gained influence over the Takaichi administration? GT investigates.

16. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times01:16
      Takaichi faces rule-of-law scrutiny over U.S. sanctions on ICC

      It remains unclear how assertive Japan can be on the matter, as the country has made its alliance with the United States the cornerstone of its diplomacy and security policy.

17. Mon, 31 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times09:30
      Japan’s next security challenge: Who builds Asia’s nuclear reactors

      Every reactor Beijing or Moscow builds creates a relationship that can last for generations, binding countries through fuel supplies, financing, maintenance and political ties.

    • Japan Times20:20
      Why Japan should care about India’s nuclear opening

      Japan must decide whether to enter India's newly opened nuclear market and, if it does, whether to insist on stronger safety standards shaped by its own nuclear history.

18. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:00
      Il gruppo femminista che si oppone al riarmo del Giappone: “Siamo in un nuovo periodo pre-bellico, ma le donne ora votano e faranno sentire la loro voce”

      La prima donna premier della storia del Giappone, Sanae Takaichi, “non possiede i requisiti necessari per ricoprire la carica. Siamo preoccupate per l’accelerazione dell’espansione militare, per le pressioni volte a indebolire i principi pacifisti della Costituzione del dopoguerra, per politiche che non promuovono sufficientemente l’uguaglianza di genere e per uno stile di governo che non […] L'articolo Il gruppo femminista che si oppone al riarmo del Giappone: “Siamo in un nuovo periodo...

    • Japan Times08:03
      Japan proceeds toward full lifting of ban on imports of fresh potatoes from U.S.

      The agriculture ministry plans to hold a briefing this month on potato pests and diseases identified as possibly posing a threat to domestic agriculture.

19. Fri, 4 September 2026

    1 report
    • peakoil.com00:15
      THE Nuclear Power Thread pt 10 (merged) : Energy Technology - Page 10 - Peak Oil News and Message Boards

      What do yall mean no nukes being built, China builds nukes, Russia builds nukes, all over the world. Its a great baseload solution.

20. Mon, 7 September 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post14:00
      PLA Rocket Force highlights ‘major danger signal’ from Japan in nuclear terror study

      Chinese cities must brace for a potential nuclear attack, a new study has warned, singling out Japan for “sending a major danger signal” to the world. The report, from a People’s Liberation Army medical team, said the likelihood of a large-scale global nuclear war was relatively low. “However, the possibility cannot be ruled out that small or medium-sized nuclear-armed or potentially nuclear-armed states, driven by geopolitical or religious conflicts, could carry out a single nuclear-weapon...

21. Tue, 8 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Japan Times01:28
      As Xi-Trump summit looms, Takaichi eyes meeting with U.S. president

      The move comes as differences between Tokyo and Washington have emerged over the International Criminal Court and Japan's fiscal policy.

    • Times of India03:38
      PLA report warns Chinese cities of potential nuclear attacks, flags Japan as ‘threat’
    • South China Morning Post22:00
      How Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over Taiwan

      The risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the second of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Tokyo is building military resilience within its territory. Japan’s recent purchase of a former Nippon Steel site to build a sprawling new defence hub points to...

22. Wed, 9 September 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post15:00
      Japan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limits

      The risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the third of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines the various challenges confronting Japan in its bid to expand its military. Driven by the growing risk that a conflict over Taiwan could draw Tokyo into a...

23. Thu, 10 September 2026

    1 report
    • newstribune.com09:00
      COMMENTARY: Tactical nukes are a gateway drug to Armageddon

      The U.S. is quietly -- and largely with a view to a potential war against China -- tweaking its nuclear strategy, contemplating a bigger role for so-called tactical nukes. To the uninitiated, the shift may seem arcane. To those in the know, the stakes are nothing less than the risk of atomic Armageddon.

24. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times11:29
      Koizumi says Japan not ruling out nuclear subs, days after U.S. offers positive view

      Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refused to rule out any options when it comes to nuclear submarines, as Tokyo looks to boost its defenses.

25. Sat, 12 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times02:48
      China threat erodes Japanese anger over U.S. bases ahead of vote

      Voters in Okinawa have long bristled over hosting U.S. military bases, but a growing acceptance for a stronger military to counter threats from China is changing the calculus.

    • Libération (France)10:46edited after publishing
      Okinawa élit un conservateur, sur fond de débat sur la militarisation du Japon

      previouslyOkinawa : la militarisation du Japon au cœur de l’élection pour le poste de gouverneur

      Le conservateur Genta Koja a été élu gouverneur d’Okinawa, ce dimande. Dans un contexte de tensions entre la Chine et Taiwan, le vote s’est cristallisé autour de la présence militaire américaine, dans cet archipel méridional du Japon.

26. Sun, 13 September 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics23:01edited after publishing
      Takaichi Ally Wins Okinawa Vote, Aiding Military Build-Up

      previouslyTakaichi Ally Wins Okinawa Vote, Aiding Military Build-Up Plans

      A candidate backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party ousted the incumbent governor of Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture in an election on Sunday, delivering a boost to the premier’s push for a stronger military to stave off threats from China.

27. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times22:03edited after publishing
      Can Japan and China break their diplomatic deadlock?

      previouslyJapanese lawmakers seek out renewed dialogue in Beijing

      A delegation of Japanese lawmakers are in Beijing again just weeks after another by a smaller group in search of steady relations.

28. Wed, 16 September 2026

    2 reports
    • 24sata (Croatia)04:55
      Kineski ministar poslao poruku Japanu: 'Ne vraćajte se militarizmu i mračnoj prošlosti!'

      Kineski ministar obrane upozorio je Japan na opasnosti militarizma i povijesnog revizionizma tijekom svog govora na pekinškom forumu o sigurnosti, naglašavajući potrebu za novim pristupom u rješavanju međunarodnih napetosti.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:21
      Families of Chinese wartime forced laborers file lawsuit against 6 Japanese firms: Report

      Case comes as bilateral ties have strained since Japanese premier suggested any Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan

29. Fri, 18 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Japan Times01:47
      Empty words at the Xiangshan Forum

      While Japan was not called out by name, Chinese speakers condemned this country by calling on participating states to mind the ​lessons of history.

    • chinamil.com.cn10:30
      China urges Japan to deeply reflect on history of aggression: spokesperson

      China urges Japan to face up to and deeply reflect on its history of aggression, and gain trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a daily press briefing on Friday.

    • Japan Times23:06
      Takaichi to meet Trump on U.N. sidelines ahead of U.S.-China summit

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be aiming to convey Tokyo's views on Beijing while highlighting the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance.

    • Bloomberg Politics23:39
      Trump to Meet Japan’s Takaichi on UN Sidelines Next Week

      President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York next week, their first-face-to-face since the US intervened to help prop up Japan’s yen.

30. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • en.people.cn04:00
      Commentary: History warns against Japan's return to militarism

      BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Ninety-five years ago, on Sept. 18, 1931, Japan launched an act of agg

31. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times08:00
      Takaichi faces balancing act in meeting with Trump

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will need to thread the needle amid concerns over Taiwan and U.S. sanctions against the Japanese head of the ICC.

32. Tue, 22 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:39
      South Korea’s president, Japanese prime minister head to US for UN General Assembly

      Typhoon Dujuan delays Sanae Takaichi’s departure

    • Bloomberg Politics19:05edited after publishing
      Takaichi Urges UN to Cut Japan’s 1940s-Era ‘Enemy State’ Tag

      previouslyTakaichi Urges UN to Cut Japan’s 1940s-Era ‘Enemy State’ Label

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged the United Nations to remove references to Japan and Germany as “enemy states,” a classification China has recently seized on to criticize Tokyo after a breakdown in ties over Taiwan.

    • South China Morning Post19:31edited after publishing
      Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US

      US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, come as relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the Japanese...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:54
      Trump praises Takaichi as 'one of the great prime ministers' in New York

      US president, Japanese prime minister hold talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly's high-level week

33. Wed, 23 September 2026

    6 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics00:30
      Japan PM Takaichi Urges UN Security Council Reform

      In her maiden speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for urgent structural reforms to the Security Council. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • Google News - Top Stories02:32
      Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label

      Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label WSJ Takaichi Urges UN to Cut Japan’s 1940s-Era ‘Enemy State’ Tag Bloomberg.com Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’ The Guardian In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label The Japan Times At the U.N., Japan’s Leader Says It’s Time to End ‘Enemy State’ Label The New York Times

    • Japan Times02:41
      In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label

      Beijing has latched on to the clause in its row with Tokyo, insisting it remains legally binding and serves as safeguard of the postwar order.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)03:19
      North Korea's nuclear, missile programs pose serious threat to global security, Japan says

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls for complete denuclearization, voices concern over growing military cooperation between Moscow, Pyongyang

    • Index.hr (Croatia)06:18
      Japan pokušava utjecati na Trumpa prije sastanka s kineskim predsjednikom

      JAPANSKA premijerka Sanae Takaichi sastala se s Donaldom Trumpom kako bi razgovarali o Kini uoči njegovog sastanka sa Xijem, izražavajući zabrinutost Japana oko američke politike prema Tajvanu.

    • NYT World09:02
      At the U.N., Japan’s Leader Says It’s Time to End ‘Enemy State’ Label

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the United Nations should scrub the World War II-era designation from its Charter. China and Russia have used the term recently to attack Japan.

34. Thu, 24 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Japan Times09:06
      China pushes back against Takaichi’s call to remove ‘enemy state’ wartime label

      Beijing has portrayed the United Nations Charter as a continuing safeguard against Japanese militarism rather than an obsolete relic of World War II.

    • Japan Times11:13
      Japan to promote ‘Nansei shift’ after Okinawa election

      The "Nansei shift" is aimed at countering increased Chinese military activities.

    • South China Morning Post12:20
      Red carpet vs empty tarmac: Xi’s US welcome fuels debate over Takaichi’s no-show reception

      Starkly contrasting receptions for the Japanese leader and the Chinese president in the United States have sparked debate over Washington’s treatment of Tokyo as an ally. Sanae Takaichi arrived in New York at the start of the working week, beginning a trip where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time as the country’s prime minister. A photo taken on her arrival shows her waving across a relatively empty tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Footage...

    • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
      L’ex consigliere di Obama: “Pronto lo scambio tra sostegno a Taipei e gli aiuti a Teheran”

      Evan Medeiros: “Il rischio è che gli Usa perdano credibilità con Corea e Giappone. Proprio come vuole Pechino”

35. Sat, 26 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times03:25
      Japan wary China could use Trump-Xi summit to bolster narrative against Tokyo

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be seeking a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to dispel Tokyo's concerns.

    • Bloomberg Politics15:05
      Takaichi Says Trump Gave Detailed Debrief on Xi’s State Visit

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke with Donald Trump about this week’s US-China summit in Washington, and touted the “unshakable” bond between the two allies.

36. Mon, 28 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics07:20
      Japan’s Takaichi Touts Sweeping Changes in Immigration Rules

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took to social media over the weekend touting efforts to revise the country’s rules related to foreign nationals, days before some of those rules come into effect.

    • Bloomberg Politics09:18
      Takaichi Launches Intelligence Panel, Eyeing Japan’s Own CIA

      Japan held its first meeting of an expert panel tasked with helping develop national intelligence gathering capabilities and anti-espionage measures, moves that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said were vital to guard against foreign threats.

    • Japan Times10:19
      Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA

      "Strengthening Japan's intelligence capabilities is an urgent priority," Takaichi said at the end of a closed-door meeting of the 17-member panel.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:33
      Japan holds maiden meeting of panel on boosting intelligence capabilities

      Premier Takaichi highlights need for integrating, analyzing information gathered across diplomacy, defense, public security, economy, and technology

    • Channel News Asia21:59
      Commentary: Japan could redraw the global oil map

      Tokyo isn’t waiting for the end of the war to reassess its supply sources, says Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

37. Tue, 29 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Le Figaro (France)03:34
      La Chine presse Tokyo au sujet de Taïwan en recevant un ancien ministre japonais

      Les tensions sont vives entre Pékin et Tokyo depuis que la première ministre japonaise Sanae Takaichi a suggéré que son pays pourrait intervenir militairement si la Chine attaquait Taïwan.

    • Japan Times06:29
      Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight

      Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says the country must possess the capabilities needed to counter threats directed at it.

    • Bloomberg Politics07:00
      China Says Japan Ties Need ‘Normalization’ Again Over Taiwan

      China’s top diplomat suggested relations with Japan had deteriorated to a low point unseen in decades, adding pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to amend her Taiwan remarks.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:39
      Japan, Mongolia vow to boost ties with focus on AI, security, energy

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosts Mongolian counterpart Nyam-Osor Uchral in Tokyo

38. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics09:59
      Takaichi Taps Into Japan’s Growing Resentment of Foreigners

      The prime minister is tapping into a growing sense of resentment particularly among younger Japanese.

39. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times02:43
      Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech

      The prime minister will say her administration will draw up a five-year plan for Japan's growth strategy, outlining a path for domestic investment.

    • Japan Times09:26
      Ex-GSDF member admits trespassing at Chinese embassy in Tokyo

      According to the indictment, Kodai Murata, 24, entered the embassy grounds on March 24 carrying a kitchen knife with an 18-centimeter blade.

40. Fri, 2 October 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:09
      Japanese, Qatari premiers discuss US-Iran war at meeting in Tokyo

      Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosts her Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

41. Mon, 5 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia04:24
      Japan PM calls China 'important neighbour', pledges stable relationship
    • Le Monde (France)07:47
      Au Japon, la première ministre, Sanae Takaichi, promet de bâtir « une relation constructive et stable » avec la Chine, un « voisin important »

      En novembre dernier, Sanae Takaichi avait provoqué un différend diplomatique entre Tokyo et Pékin en suggérant l’éventualité d’une intervention japonaise en cas d’attaque chinoise contre l’île de Taïwan.

    • newvision.co.ug12:24
      World: Japan PM calls China 'important neighbour', pledges stable relationship

      Diplomatic relations between the Asian economic giants have been at rock bottom since Takaichi suggested in November that Tokyo may intervene in any attack on the island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.

42. Tue, 6 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:21
      Japan's prime minister calls China ‘an important neighbor’ amid tensions over Taiwan

      Sanae Takaichi pledges dialogue for ‘constructive and stable’ ties while raising concerns over maritime disputes and military activity

    • Japan Times10:28
      Takaichi asked Trump to broker Japan-North Korea summit

      Negotiations between Japan and North Korea over the abduction issue have stalled, and Takaichi appears eager to break this stalemate.

    • northernpublicradio.org23:45
      Celebrating Japanese-American Heritage in Chicago

      Through the experiences of Chicago’s pre–World War II Japanese immigrant community, this talk uncovers a hidden chapter of American history tracing individual lives and sheds light on the intricate relationships that connected Japanese immigrants, African Americans, and Chinese immigrant communities.<br/><br/>This event is part of the America 250 initiative, celebrating our nation throughout the year.<br/><br/>All ages are welcome. No registration is required.<br/><br/>For questions or...

43. Wed, 7 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia03:22
      Decoding Japan PM Takaichi’s ‘important neighbour’ message to China - what it means for ties

      After nearly a year of tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, experts say Tokyo and Beijing appear to be testing the waters on repairing ties - but significant hurdles remain.

    • NYT World11:56
      Case of U.S. Marine Accused of Murder in Japan Draws Outcry

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a close Trump ally, is under pressure to strengthen oversight of the U.S. military in Japan.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:30
      Tokyo urges China to 'show proper respect' when addressing Japanese premier

      Japan says it raised issue with Beijing after Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman referred to Sanae Takaichi by name without title

44. Fri, 9 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times05:49
      LDP’s Furuya says Takaichi called China’s sanctions against him ‘great honor’

      The veteran lawmaker's account comes amid renewed friction between Tokyo and Beijing ahead of November's APEC summit.

    • Bloomberg Politics11:15
      Japanese Lawmaker Says Takaichi Lauded His Sanction by China

      A Japanese lawmaker known for his support of Taiwan said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lauded him for a sanction placed on him by China.

45. Sat, 10 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times04:29
      Takaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC

      Japan, which hosts roughly 60,000 U.S. service members and depends on Washington for its security, will need to walk a fine line as it pushes back.

46. Sun, 11 October 2026

    2 reports
    • Japan Times05:38
      Takaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC

      Japan, which hosts roughly 60,000 U.S. service members and depends on Washington for its security, will need to walk a fine line as it pushes back.

    • bne IntelliNews22:32
      Takaichi pushes to remove UN enemy state clauses against Japan

      Credit: PM Takaichi - Prime Minister's Office of Japan Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants the enemy state clauses of the UN Charter scrapped, drawing attention to wartime wording that Beijing is keen to keep.

47. Mon, 12 October 2026

    2 reports
    • eurasiareview.com00:18
      The Mirror Security Dilemma: Understanding The Escalation Of Sino-Japanese Tensions - OpEd

      The intensifying strategic rivalry between China and Japan represents one of the most consequential security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Despite their

    • onlineopinion.com.au22:30
      Japan on the road to remilitarization - On Line Opinion

      India, Russia, both Koreas and others are also asserting greater roles. The old binary is giving way to a more crowded and fluid strategic landscape.

48. Tue, 13 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Japan Times05:32
      Takaichi pledges support for the ICC and its Japanese president

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will continue to communicate with the U.S. after Washington slapped sanctions on the court.

    • bne IntelliNews07:12
      ASIA BLOG: Old wounds, new row after China’s latest knee-jerk attempt to slap down Tokyo’s peace pitch

      Credit: Japan Prime Minister HP Chinese personnel armed with knives and axes boarded Philippine navy boats, seized equipment, and left a Filipino sailor without a thumb. Beijing described its conduct as professional and restrained.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)10:20
      Japan: Sanae Takaichi, eine rechte Heavy-Metal-Drummerin, macht das Land kriegstüchtig

      Sanae Takaichi gilt vielen Japanerinnen und Japanern als cool. Nun will die Premierministerin ihrem Land den Pazifismus abgewöhnen.

    • Japan Times11:13
      Lawmakers split on including nuclear submarine study in security documents

      "I think the public understands the need for discussions" on Japan's possession of a nuclear submarine, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.

49. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:06
      Japan to ‘seriously consider’ nuclear-powered submarines amid regional tensions

      Prime Minister Takaichi cites surveillance gaps in Pacific, says government will examine options to strengthen naval capabilities

50. Fri, 16 October 2026

    1 report
    • Japan Times02:53
      Koizumi says China carrier drills in Pacific highlight Japan’s ‘limited’ surveillance capabilities

      The Japanese defense chief said strengthening the nation's defense posture on its Pacific flank is an "urgent task."

51. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post00:33
      Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine

      Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded by Japan’s neighbours as a symbol of the country’s past militarism, at the start of its three-day autumn festival. Takaichi, known as a conservative who routinely visited the Shinto shrine before becoming prime minister a year ago, was unlikely to visit the shrine during the festival, a source close to her said, amid strained relations with China and relatively stable ties with South Korea....