Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election ...

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

The move by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help her governing party regain ...
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Japanese leader sets up snap election on February 8

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.The move is an ...

China's panda diplomacy strikes Japan amid souring ties

At least one panda has lived in Japan since the Japanese and Chinese normalized their diplomatic ties in 1972.
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Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Dissolves Parliament Three Months After Taking Office

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi officially dissolved the parliament on Friday, January 23, 2026, to ...

Chinese exports of rare earth magnets to Japan fall in December

BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chinese exports of rare earth magnets to Japan in December fell 8% from November, when a ...
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Japan’s Deliberate Pivot to the Pacific: Why History Matters

Driven by lessons from World War II and China’s expanding presence, Japan’s strategic orientation is pivoting eastward into the Pacific.

Japan tourist arrivals rise to record in December despite China drop

By Satoshi Sugiyama and Anton Bridge TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Tourists to Japan hit a record high for the month of December ...