US pressure on macroeconomic policy puts Takaichi in bind September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Takaichi vulnerable ahead of challenging political stretch August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
LDP signs off on tax cut, but broader fight is just beginning August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Consumption tax decision sets stage for fall fireworks July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Diet session ends with Takaichi on defensive July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Takaichi’s opponents force her to back down again July 8, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Takaichi presses ahead with tax cut plan despite doubters June 23, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Takaichi’s denials do little to stem growing political scandal June 10, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS
Takaichi prepares tax cut amidst economic and political headwinds June 2, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris KEY TAKEAWAYS