Sanae Takaichi
President Trump Meets Japan's First Female PM Takaichi: Strengthening US-Japan Alliance Amid Asian Trade Negotiations
Oct 28, 2025 12:14 pm CST
President Trump's meeting with Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a significant diplomatic engagement focused on securing $550 billion in Japanese investment and critical minerals agreements. The Tokyo visit, part of Trump's broader Asia tour, showcases strengthening US-Japan relations while addressing regional economic challenges ahead of crucial talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Trial Begins for Accused Killer of Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Amid Political Connections to Unification Church
Oct 28, 2025 09:14 am CST
The trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade weapon in 2022, begins today. The high-profile case revealed controversial connections between Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Unification Church, which Yamagami blamed for his family's financial ruin. The trial coincides with a meeting between current Prime Minister Takaichi and US President Trump.
Trump's Japan Visit: How Prime Minister Takaichi Plans to Strengthen US-Japan Relations with Ford Trucks Deal
Oct 27, 2025 09:30 pm CST
President Trump's visit to Japan marks a critical diplomatic test for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is leveraging a potential Ford F-150 truck purchase and her connection to the late Shinzo Abe to build rapport amid trade tensions. As the first female Japanese leader welcomes Trump before his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, both nations seek to balance trade commitments while strengthening their alliance against Chinese manufacturing ambitions.
Japan's New PM Takaichi Prioritizes US Alliance in First Call with President Trump
Oct 26, 2025 12:35 pm CST
In her first conversation with US President Donald Trump, Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized strengthening the Japan-US Alliance as her administration's top foreign policy priority. The leaders discussed strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to Japan, where they will hold a summit meeting on Tuesday.
Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: Heavy Metal Drummer Breaking Political Barriers
Oct 22, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Discover how Japan's groundbreaking first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi balances her conservative political career with an unexpected passion for heavy metal drumming, using music to relieve stress while navigating her historic leadership position in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape.
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Prepares Economic Package for Trump Meeting: Strategic Trade and Defense Agenda
Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a strategic economic package including American pickup trucks, soybeans, and LNG for her upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump. This diplomatic initiative follows a $550 billion investment agreement while Japan navigates defense spending pressures and aims to strengthen the cornerstone US-Japan alliance during Trump's first post-election visit to Tokyo.
Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Supported by 'Stealth Husband' Who Remains Behind the Scenes
Oct 22, 2025 04:44 pm CST
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi receives quiet support from her husband Taku Yamamoto, who embraces the role of "stealth husband" by cooking meals and providing domestic support while deliberately staying out of the public spotlight to avoid interfering with her political leadership.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Challenges of Women in Japanese Politics After First Female Prime Minister
Oct 22, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Despite Japan appointing its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, women politicians continue facing deeply entrenched gender expectations in a male-dominated political landscape. Three local female councillors share their experiences of balancing careers with family pressures, highlighting persistent challenges despite symbolic progress in a country ranking 118th globally for gender equality.
Japan's First Female PM Sanae Takaichi: What Her Leadership Means for India-Japan Strategic Partnership
Oct 22, 2025 04:13 pm CST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi makes history as the first female Prime Minister, continuing Shinzo Abe's legacy of strengthening India-Japan relations. As a China hawk and Quad supporter, her established ties with PM Modi and commitment to Indo-Pacific security signal potential deepening of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, despite facing political challenges at home.
Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: What Her Leadership Means for Women's Equality in Japan
Oct 22, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's first female prime minister, but her conservative policies and male-dominated cabinet raise questions about meaningful progress for gender equality in a country ranked 118th globally for gender parity. Despite breaking the glass ceiling herself, Takaichi's alignment with traditional values and limited female appointments signal challenging prospects for women's advancement in Japanese society and politics.