Sanae Takaichi: “The move was “not consistent with Japan’s position” and that Japan viewed it “with great concern.””

This visit can only be said to have further hardened anti-Russia sentiment within Japan and made medium- to long-term recovery of relations more difficult.

The needs on the ground are constantly changing. To put to rest the people's feelings of uncertainty, we will do all that needs to be done.

I would step down immediately if the ruling bloc fails to secure a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Thirty-seven vessels linked to Japan are still waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz