Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, following the inauguration of the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi the previous day.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025.

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

Japan's new economic security minister Onoda

New Japanese economic security minister Kimi Onoda speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025.

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also former president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), after winning LDP presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan's Ruling Party Leader - Tokyo

- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, also former president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), casts his ballot during LDP presidential election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi won Japan's LDP presidential election on Saturday, making her likely to become Japan's first female prime minister. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/REUTERS/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

[Breaking News]Japan LDP leadership election

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 24 Kyodo - Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025. (Kyodo)

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025.

Joint press conference ahead of LDP leadership poll

Joint press conference ahead of LDP leadership poll

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi answers a reporter's question during a joint press conference with four other candidates for the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party leadership election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025.

LDP leadership election

LDP leadership election

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi makes a policy speech at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, as official campaigning for the Oct. 4 LDP leadership election begins.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japan ruling party leadership race

Japan ruling party leadership race

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, to announce his candidacy in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

British minister of state for trade policy and economic security

British minister of state for trade policy and economic security

Douglas Alexander, British minister of state for trade policy and economic security, is pictured aboard Britain's Prince of Wales aircraft carrier at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Japanese capital on Aug. 30, 2025.

British minister of state for trade policy and economic security

British minister of state for trade policy and economic security

Douglas Alexander, British minister of state for trade policy and economic security, is pictured aboard Britain's Prince of Wales aircraft carrier at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Japanese capital on Aug. 30, 2025.

[Breaking News]Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 15 Kyodo - Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. (Kyodo)

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press during her visit to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Yasukuni shrine visit on end of WWII anniv.

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

APEC meeting on food security

APEC meeting on food security

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting on food security in Incheon, South Korea, on Aug. 10, 2025.

World Expo event to promote Japan's anime and manga

OSAKA, Japan, May 2 Kyodo - Japanese economic security minister Minoru Kiuchi, who is in charge of formulating Japan's strategy for promoting "Cool Japan" to the world, drums up publicity during an anime and manga festival at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 2, 2025. (Kyodo)

Japan-EU economic dialog

Japan-EU economic dialog

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (2nd from R), European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic (2nd from L) and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (3rd from R) attend a Japan-European Union high-level economic dialog in Tokyo on May 8, 2025.

Japan-EU economic dialog

Japan-EU economic dialog

(from L) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic and Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto pose for a photo at the outset of a Japan-European Union high-level economic dialog in Tokyo on May 8, 2025.

World Expo event to promote Japan's anime and manga

World Expo event to promote Japan's anime and manga

Japanese economic security minister Minoru Kiuchi, who is in charge of formulating Japan's strategy for promoting "Cool Japan" to the world, drums up publicity during an anime and manga festival at the World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on May 2, 2025.

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025. (Kyodo)

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025.

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo to offer prayers during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025.

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Ex-economic security minister at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025.

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba speaks next to LDP lawmakers during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba looks at his watch as he arrives for a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba walks off the stage after a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba bows to LDP lawmakers onstage after a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba arrives for a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's Ruling Party Loses Its Majority In Blow To New PM - Tokyo

Japan's Ruling Party Loses Its Majority In Blow To New PM - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba pauses during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, the first day of its three-day autumn festival.

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is seen after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, the first day of its three-day autumn festival.

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japan minister visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is seen after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, the first day of its three-day autumn festival.

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters after losing to former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024. Ishiba's win in a runoff vote means he is set to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters after losing to former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024. Ishiba's win in a runoff vote means he is set to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after losing to former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024. Ishiba's win in a runoff vote means he is set to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) shakes hands with economic security minister Sanae Takaichi at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024, after defeating her in a runoff vote in the ruling party's presidential election. Ishiba's win in the election means he is set to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.