Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

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

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

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

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

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

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

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

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak at a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak at a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak at a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba and opposition party head Noda

Japan PM Ishiba and opposition party head Noda

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaking during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa raises his hand to speak during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Akazawa

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa raises his hand to speak during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba raises his hand to speak during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japan PM Ishiba in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) answers a question from Yoshihiko Noda (L, front), leader of the major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025.