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China’s travel advisory impacts Japan’s tourism and retail sectors amid rising tensions

Japan’s tourism and retail industries are grappling with significant setbacks following China’s advisory discouraging its citizens from traveling to Japan. The warning, issued amidst heightened diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, has caused ripples across Japan’s economy, particularly......

China advises citizens to avoid Japan as tensions rise over PM’s Taiwan remarks

China has urged its citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan, deepening a diplomatic clash triggered by recent comments from Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding a possible conflict involving Taiwan. Takaichi told lawmakers on 7 November that any use of force against......

Japan’s first female Prime Minister faces a Sumo-Sized dilemma

As anticipation builds among Japan’s sumo fans, all eyes are on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who may soon have to choose between respecting ancient tradition and breaking a long-standing gender taboo. Later this month, she is expected to attend the final of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament......

Trump and Japan’s Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply

Tokyo, October 28, 2025 — United States President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties through new agreements on critical minerals and rare earth supplies. During a ceremony at Akasaka Palace,......

Trump's visit to Japan sets stage for pivotal talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi, a hardline nationalist, was elected on Saturday as the head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positioning her to become the country’s first female Prime Minister. The 64-year-old politician succeeds Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned after losing public support......

Japan Election: Takaichi seeks historic gender parity in government

Nationalist politician Sanae Takaichi, a frontrunner in the race to lead Japan’s ruling party, pledged on Monday to significantly improve gender parity within her government. Her proposal aims to reach a “Scandinavian-level” representation of women, challenging Japan’s traditionally......

Japanese prime minister's resignation sparks stock market surge amid hopes for economic stimulus

The resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has triggered a rally in Asian markets, driven by optimism over potential fiscal stimulus under his successor. The announcement overshadowed weaker-than-expected Chinese export data, as investors shifted focus to the likelihood of more accommodative......

Japan's Political Shake-up: A New Era for the LDP and the Nation

In a pivotal moment for Japan's political landscape, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, setting the stage for a potential shift in the nation's direction. The leadership contest, which saw nine candidates vie for the top spot, was a battle......