Sanae Takaichi has pledged a crackdown on illegal immigration and foreigner crime, but has not launched a "deportations" ministry.

The new foreign minister said the U.S. ally will show its determination to enhance its defenses to adapt to changing warfare realities when President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week.

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.

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Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data, on robust shipments to Asia that offset the decline to those destined for the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald Trump’

By Rae Wee, Laura Matthews and Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global money managers are circling back to Japan's stock and debt markets, drawn by the promises of its new reflationist government and a desire to diversify from pricier U.

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.

Shibuno’s star power arguably still shines the brightest in Japan these days, even with the influx of young talent and an off year. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, missing 12 cuts in 22 events while notching only one top-10 finish.