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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heads to attend a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heads to the chamber for a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2025.

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[Breaking News]Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reacts at a House of Councillors plenary session in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2025, as the parliament enacts a law to end the provisional gasoline tax surcharge.

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Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reacts at a House of Councillors plenary session in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2025, as the parliament enacts a law to end the provisional gasoline tax surcharge.

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Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

The House of Councillors approves legislation to end the provisional gasoline tax surcharge in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

Japan parliament enacts law to scrap gasoline tax surcharge

The House of Councillors approves legislation to end the provisional gasoline tax surcharge in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama attends a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drinks water during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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BOJ chief in parliament

BOJ chief in parliament

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drinks water during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Parliament addresses bear attacks in Japan

Parliament addresses bear attacks in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a recent spate of bear attacks on humans in Japan, mainly in northern and northeastern Japan, during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2025. The prime minister unveiled a plan to dip into the fiscal 2025 supplementary budget to finance countermeasures.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Imperial conferment of decorations

Imperial conferment of decorations

Taku Yamamoto (3rd from L), a former House of Representatives lawmaker, is conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from Japan's Emperor Naruhito during a ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2025. The honoree, whose real surname is Takaichi, is the husband of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L). (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, standing) speaks during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2025.

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