Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeking talks with Iran’s President, Trump

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declined to comment on the specifics of a phone call held between Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeks talks with Iran’s leader before ultimatum

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she is looking to hold talks with Iran’s leader and possibly also a separate call with Mr Donald Trump.

Japan PM Takaichi plans Australia visit to discuss rare earths, Nikkei reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also discuss the “free and open Indo-Pacific” initiative with Australian officials, Nikkei said.

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

Indonesia is a major liquefied natural gas exporter, with roughly a quarter of its shipments bound for Japan.

Any decision to send forces to Strait of Hormuz will be ‘in accordance with law’: Japan PM Takaichi

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also spoke about the diversification of crude oil procurement sources in response to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi orders review of entire supply chain for oil products

Higher oil prices following the outbreak of war are likely to add inflationary pressure.

Japan to start releasing state oil reserves on March 26: PM Takaichi

Storage tanks are seen at an oil refinery in Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture on March 17.

Sister of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rules out Pyongyang summit with Japan’s PM Takaichi

Ms Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, said talks would not happen simply because Japan wants them.

Trump and Takaichi hit it off as she dodges his Iran war rage, also brings up China concerns

US President Donald Trump with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office on March 19.

News analysis

Using charm and restraint, Japan’s Takaichi mostly avoids Trump’s wrath

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House on March 19.

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