Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan’s parliamentary election is likely to strengthen ties with the U.S. and could boost the country’s economy. Photo: Kyodonews/ZUMA Press TOKYO—China ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan’s parliamentary election is likely to strengthen ties with the U.S., says WSJ Tokyo Bureau Chief Jason Douglas. Photo: Kyodonews/ZUMA Press ...

Japan’s conservative prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory after she gambled on a high-stakes snap election. Takaichi, who took office in October after being elected leader of the ...

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday. By Javier C. Hernández Reporting from ...

In 2026, a consensus seems to be forming around Japan’s national security needs. The government has already doubled its security spending, and Prime Minister Takaichi has hastened to complete the five ...

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Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership. Takaichi’s popularity outpaces support for her party amid persistent economic pressures. A ...

I suppose many readers probably do not follow the development of interest rates on the other side of the globe. So let me start with a brief recap of the background. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) just ...

BTS is giving Bay Area fans even more of what they want. These K-Pop superstars have just announced a third date at Stanford Stadium on their long-awaited return to the global stage with their 2026-27 ...

Photo Credit: The BTS band members. (From left: V, Suga, Jin, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin and J Hope.) Big Hit Music Within hours of K-pop band BTS announcing its comeback world tour, searches for Goyang, ...

BTS is finally heading back out on the road. These K-Pop superstars have announced their long-awaited return to the global stage with their 2026-27 world tour, which currently spans 34 regions and 79 ...