Ex-PM Ishiba Slams Call for Japan to Arm Nukes
Former PM Shigeru Ishiba criticizes calls for Japan to develop nuclear weapons, warning it would breach key treaties and undermine the country’s energy policy.
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Takaichi’s Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Regional Tensions
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s possible visit to Yasukuni Shrine this week has raised concerns among mainland China, the ROK, the DPRK and the United States over regional ties.
Takaichi’s Possible Yasukuni Visit Sparks Regional Concerns
Debate intensifies as Japanese PM Takaichi considers a visit to Yasukuni Shrine, raising concerns among ROK citizens about its impact on East Asia ties.
Tokyo Protesters Rally Against PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks and Nuclear Push
Tokyo residents rally against PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan authorities and push back on nuclear armament, defending Japan’s pacifist Article 9.
Takaichi’s Remarks Cloud Kansai Tourism & Economy
Takaichi’s recent remarks risk denting Kansai’s tourism sector and regional economy, warns Osaka Metropolitan University professor Tadashi Horiguchi.
Takaichi’s Yasukuni Decision Stirs Asia’s Historic Debates
PM hopeful Sanae Takaichi’s rumored Yasukuni Shrine visit on Dec 26 reignites debate over Japan’s wartime past and its impact on Asia’s future ties.
Sanae Takaichi Under Fire for Vague Taiwan Region Answers
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faced fierce criticism in the Diet on Dec 16, 2025, over vague Taiwan region answers, halting the session and muting broadcasts.
Japan PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Backlash in China and Japan
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan sparked outrage in the Chinese mainland and criticism in Japan. Here’s the lowdown on the cross-border fallout.
Zambian MP Warns of Rising Japanese Militarism After Takaichi’s Comments
Zambian MP Davison Mung’andu warns that Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks may signal a revival of Japanese militarism, threatening global peace and stability.
Japan Expert Slams Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks, Calls for Swift Retraction
Japan expert Masakatsu Adachi urges Takaichi to retract her Taiwan remarks promptly, citing Japan’s one-China principle and calling her defense sophistry.