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Takaichi marks one year in office but battles, diplomatic challenges await in 2nd year

Japan Today21 October 2026, 07:37 UTC

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marked one year in office on Wednesday, facing tough parliamentary deliberations ahead on key policy items and mounting diplomatic and security challenges while public…

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