Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island amid rising regional security concerns. The move aims to bolster Japan’s defense capabilities against potential air threats in the East China Sea, particularly given tensions with neighboring countries over territorial disputes. Authorities say the deployment strengthens early-warning and deterrence measures, enhancing the nation’s overall military preparedness in the region.


Japan To Deploy Surface-To-Air Missiles on Yonaguni Island

China blacklisted 20 Japanese entities and tightened scrutiny on a raft of other firms, signaling Beijing won’t drop its pressure campaign against Tokyo even after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent landslide victory.


China Tightens Export Controls Citing National Security Concerns 

Russia has stated that a formal peace deal with Japan remains unlikely decades after World War II, citing ongoing territorial disputes over the Kuril Islands. The announcement underscores persistent tensions between the two nations, complicating diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Analysts say the stalemate continues to affect regional security in East Asia and limits prospects for resolving historical grievances.


Japan Seeks Peace Deal With Russia; Kremlin Says Deal Unlikely

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that China is attempting to change the regional status quo “by force or coercion,” signalling a tougher posture on Beijing amid rising security and diplomatic tensions. Takaichi’s remarks came in her first post-election address to parliament and were accompanied by pledges to overhaul Japan’s defence strategy and counter perceived threats to national security. China’s expanding military activity in the East China Sea and South China Sea was highlighted as a core concern.


Japanese PM Takaichi Takes Tough Stance On China, Warns Against ‘Coercion’ | WION 

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as Prime Minister after massive election win

Sanae Takaichi has secured a historic landslide victory in Japan’s snap elections, marking the strongest showing for the LDP since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Takaichi, stating that India-Japan ties will grow stronger under her leadership. Takaichi has pledged economic reforms, a bold foreign policy, and stronger regional cooperation. Her victory has global implications, with leaders around the world recognizing Japan’s strategic importance.


Japan’s New Era: Takaichi Lands Big Win, Sparks Reflation Trade 

Japan elections: 'Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi scores big win, PM Modi congratulates, says 'will take India-Japan friendship to greater heights'

Japan election: Sanae Takaichi's LDP poised for big win, exit poll shows

As Japan heads into a snap election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is rumoured to be weighing a trip to North Korea aimed at securing the return of her country’s citizens who were abducted decades ago.


Reports: Pyongyang Has Shown Openness to Talks with Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.


Japan's Takaichi Dissolves Parliament After Only 3 Months in Office, Setting Up Snap Election

Japanese PM promised a two-year pause to an 8 per cent consumption tax on food. She also said that her spending plans would create jobs, boost household spending and increase other tax revenues. 

Japan’s first female PM to put her political career ‘at stake’, announces snap election on Feb 8

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a general election in the coming weeks to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said on Saturday (January 10, 2026).

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Hints at Calling Snap Elections

Japan has approved a record budget for the fiscal year 2026. Prime minister sanae takaichi says the plan will deliver a primary balance surplus for the first time in 28 years. The surplus, which excludes debt-servicing costs, is a long-standing fiscal goal and is being used by the government to reassure markets that higher spending can still be responsible.

Japan: PM Takaichi Sees Budget Surplus Despite Record Budget

A Japanese government official has denied a recent report claiming that Donald Trump asked Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.

Report: Japan Official Denies Report of Trump's Call to Takaichi

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi says a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger Japan’s self-defence response. This is a tougher stance than her predecessors. This could reshape East Asia’s security balance. Here is why her statements matter


Will Japan directly get involved if China invades Taiwan? PM says its forces could be activated. Here's why this warning matters

'Won’t let you down': Donald Trump boosts US-Japan economic relations by dinner and investment talks with business leaders

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan’s first female Prime Minister has sparked a surge in Tokyo’s stock market.
Analysts attribute the rally to expectations of market-friendly policies, including continued low interest rates and increased government spending

Japan gets its first female PM; markets cheer ‘Sanaenomics’ and fiscal plans

The 64-year-old Takaichi won the election after she received 237 votes in the 465-member Lower House and succeeded Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned last month after the electoral setbacks of his party. 

Who is Sanae Takaichi? The ‘Iron Lady’ and first female Prime Minister of Japan

Japan's lower house of parliament on Tuesday appointed the conservative China critic Sanae Takaichi as the country's first woman prime minister. The 64-year-old, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, appointed unexpectedly by majority in a first round of voting, will formally take office after meeting the emperor later Tuesday.


Japan: PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi, Takaichi receives 237 votes in Lower House

Japan: Sanae Takaichi elected new PM, Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan's first female PM

Japan's likely next premier Sanae Takaichi is already facing criticism from her ruling party's long-time coalition partner, a rift that could delay or, in an extreme scenario, jeopardise her premiership.
Hardline conservative Takaichi, selected by the Liberal Democratic Party as its new head in a weekend vote, held a meeting on Tuesday with the leader of their moderate partner Komeito to discuss their concerns about some of her positions.

Japan's Leading Prime Ministerial Candidate Sanae Takaichi Scrambles to Forge Alliance

The soon-to-be Japanese PM has supported the LDP’s view that women should serve as good mothers and wives. She opposes same-sex marriage, male-only imperial succession reforms, and legal changes allowing married couples to keep separate surnames.

Sanae Takaichi to become Japan's first female PM, but women aren't happy - Here's why. Hint: She is NOT a feminist

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