Japan’s PM Takaichi Pushes for Historic Talks With Kim Jong Un to Bring Abducted Citizens Home

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made a bold and emotional appeal to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, formally requesting a face-to-face meeting to resolve one of Japan’s most … Read More

Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

In a carefully measured political move, Japan’s newly appointed Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi — poised to become the nation’s first female prime minister — chose not to … Read More

Japan Holds Back Recognition of Palestinian State, Balancing Ties with the U.S. Amid Rising Global Pressure

TOKYO, Sept 17 — Japan has opted not to recognize a Palestinian state at this time, a move that appears to reflect its strategic alignment with the United States and … Read More