Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi: The former heavy metal drummer who sleeps two hours a night - Conservative leader took advantage of strong approval ratings to strengthen her hold over the rulin

Takaichi led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a supermajority in the Lower House, securing 316 seats in Japan's largest election win since World War Two.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she intends to keep channels of dialogue with China open despite strained bilateral relations. "It is precisely because there are concerns and

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring change.

Japan’s first female leader needs to fulfill pledges to cut taxes and increase spending without spooking bond investors.

The LDP’s landslide win on Sunday paves the way for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to pursue her platform, which includes an amendment of the pacifist constitution, a bugbear among Japanese conservativ