Japanese calligraphy has been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted a message to celebrate.
According to Radio France Internationale, former LDP Secretary-General Sanae Takaichi offered an offering called "Shinsakaki" to Yasukuni Shrine on October 17, 2026. Asked by the media whether she would personally visit the shrine to pay her respects, Takaichi gave no clear response, saying only that it was inconvenient to disclose her itinerary.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on October 14 at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that there is room for discussion regarding wording that would allow U.S. forces to bring nuclear weapons into Japan.
Media including China News Service (chinanews.com.cn), China.org.cn, and "Guoshi Zhitongche" under China News Service concentrated on reporting Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's visit to the United States and her interaction with Trump, using expressions such as "stepping forward to embrace her proactively" and "coming forward with quick small steps to throw herself into his arms," while Elephant News said she "actively went after reporters."
In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's call to delete the enemy clause of the UN Charter, the Chinese representative stated firm opposition at the UN General Assembly and accused the Japanese side of attempting to push for the revival of militarism.
In the phone call between Sanae Takaichi and Trump, the two sides discussed economic security and China-related affairs, and confirmed that they will continue to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Immediately after Xi Jinping's departure, Trump held a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to provide a full briefing on the meeting, with the U.S.-Japan alliance reaffirming their joint response to the regional situation.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the US from September 21 to 24, meeting with Trump in New York ahead of Xi Jinping's US visit, out of concern that the US might compromise with China on sovereignty issues in exchange for Chinese orders.
President Trump attended the UN General Assembly in New York, delivered a speech, and met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New York late on September 21 and held talks with US President Trump on September 22. The discussions focused on emphasizing $550 hours in US investments and job creation in the US to offset pressure to increase funding for US forces in Japan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New York late at night on September 21, planning to hold talks with Trump on September 22. The visit aims to coordinate stances on China ahead of a US-China summit and discuss the burden of US military stationing costs in Japan.
According to a Reuters report on September 17, Japan and Taiwan are stepping up communication with the U.S. amid concerns that Trump might sacrifice Taiwan's interests for economic and trade commitments during the anticipated September 24 meeting with Xi Jinping. Japan has already dispatched officials to the U.S. to secure a meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Trump, and Taiwan has also expressed its position to the U.S. side.
To reshuffle her cabinet, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's cabinet first resigned en masse and then completed the reorganization on the same day, finishing the whole procedure within a single day; CCP propaganda portrayed it as a collective cabinet resignation and Takaichi losing support.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke at the UN General Assembly, calling for the removal of UN Charter clauses targeting WWII enemy states, which was firmly opposed by Chinese representative Sun Lei, who accused Japan of the resurgence of militarism.
The U.S. President phoned Japan Prime Minister Takaichi while in Beijing to emphasize the U.S.-Japan relationship and alliance.