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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 15 Kyodo - Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi holds talks in Tokyo with Hirofumi Yoshimura and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21. (Kyodo)

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Sanae Takaichi (R), the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the LDP's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, ahead of their talks after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the JIP's backing.

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi L) votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Yoshihiko Noda L), head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) is pictured during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

This photo taken on October 21, 2025 shows a scene during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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Nikkei index surges

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to near 50,000. Stock buying was spurred by optimism over the economic agenda of ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's new prime minister later in the day.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares to hold a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, with his Cabinet set to resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan PM Ishiba to be succeeded by Takaichi

Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. His Cabinet will resign en masse ahead of the inauguration later in the day of the new government under ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi.

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Liberal Democratic Party President Takaichi

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, following her meeting with Hirofumi Yoshimura (C) and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party. During the meeting, they agreed to begin talks on forming a coalition government.

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Japan Innovation Party leader Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the second largest opposition force, speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct, 15, 2025, following his meeting with new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi, alongside JIP co-leader Fumitake Fujita. The two parties agreed to begin talks on forming a coalition government.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks in Tokyo with Hirofumi Yoshimura (C) and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks in Tokyo with Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters after holding talks with new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether she will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters after holding talks in Tokyo with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether she will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks in Tokyo with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21.

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New leader of Japan's LDP Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi (C), new president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters after holding talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025.

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New leader of Japan's LDP Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi (C), new president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters after holding talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025.

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New leader of Japan's LDP Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi(C), new president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters after holding talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - New executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party --election strategy chief Keiji Furuya, General Council chair Haruko Arimura, Vice President Taro Aso, President Sanae Takaichi, Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki and policy council chief Takayuki Kobayashi -- pose for a photo at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.(Kyodo)

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New Japan LDP leader

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 6 Kyodo - Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the Japanese ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, following her victory in the party's presidential election earlier in the day. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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New Japan LDP leader

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 4 Kyodo - Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the Japanese ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, following her victory in the party's presidential election earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

New executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party -- (from L) election strategy chief Keiji Furuya, General Council chair Haruko Arimura, Vice President Taro Aso, President Sanae Takaichi, Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki and policy council chief Takayuki Kobayashi -- pose for a photo at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.

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