Sanae Takaichi

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) greets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi, India, July 2, 2026.

Takaichi, Modi deepen economic ties to cut reliance on China

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has pledged to pursue a “responsible, proactive fiscal policy” that focuses on addressing what she describes as decades of under-investment.

Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi’s first policy blueprint

The moves mark the latest escalation in a dispute over comments by PM Takaichi last year, when she suggested Tokyo could deploy its military if China attempts to seize Taiwan. 

China escalates Takaichi feud by blacklisting more Japan firms

PM Sanae Takaichi is seeking to channel investment into sectors that can strengthen economic security.

Japan’s Takaichi unveils 370 trillion yen long-term spending plan

Tokyo resumed massive intervention in late April when the currency slid past 160 per dollar, with a US$73 billion yen-buying operation, leading to a record 5.6% drop in reserves in May,

Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention

 Japan's PM said any additional issuance of deficit-financing bonds to fund the extra budget is likely to be offset by higher tax revenue and others.

Japan’s Takaichi unveils 3 trillion yen extra Budget, reassures on bond issuance

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said there was no specific discussion on raising interest interests when he met PM Sanae Takaichi.

Bank of Japan chief says he agreed to maintain dialogue with PM, no talk of June rate hike

Japan has curbed petrol prices through subsidies and has not introduced steps to preserve fuel, reflecting Takaichi’s focus on underpinning a fragile economic recovery.

Japan PM sees no need for now to compile extra budget

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold talks at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2026.

Japan to coordinate on energy with Indonesia as Iran war disrupts supplies