The unparalleled historic fact that the imperial line has been maintained through the male line for 126 generations is the foundation of the emperor's authority and legitimacy.
Sanae Takaichi
The Public Record
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July 18, 2026
Japan’s lack of a law criminalizing disrespectful handling of its own national flag is wrong.
— Sanae Takaichi
My administration aims to expand the use of domestic biomass to reduce our reliance on specific countries and regions for materials and energy.
In discussions with Prime Minister Modi, centering on urgent issues including economic security and energy security, we will aim to deepen the strategic cooperative relationship between Japan and India in light of the current international…
As both countries face challenges such as economic weaponisation and non-market practices, we need to urgently build resilience in our critical minerals supply chains.
Japan and India must leverage our respective strengths to become stronger and more prosperous together in the midst of international affairs in disarray.
India, along with Japan, is one of Asia’s leading democracies and shares responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Against this backdrop, I look forward to having thorough discussions with Prime Minister…
Through this visit, I hope to advance concrete cooperation with Prime Minister Modi in three key areas: deepening the Japan-India strategic partnership in light of the current international situation; promoting cooperation in economic…
I have directed that the government do everything possible in responding to this disaster. Human life is our top priority.
Following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, the government will continue making every diplomatic effort to ensure that free and safe navigation of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz…
Thirty-seven vessels linked to Japan are still waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
While I am in office, I am determined to make a breakthrough and resolve the abduction issue, without excluding any options.





