October
Mostly Classic
"Wagner’s Lohengrin and Meistersinger performed at the Bayreuth Festival in August 2025"
Written by Miho Uchida
10/31/2025
NBC NEWS
"Dancers, golf gifts and gold crowns: Trump is feted by Asian allies grappling with his policies "
The president seemed to relish his reception from leaders of Asian allies and partners who sought his favor even as their countries are reeling from the impact of his policies.... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/30/2025
South China Morning Post
"Japan’s PM wooed Trump with a charm of offensive. Did she go too far?"
When Sanae Takaichi welcomed Donald Trump to Tokyo this week, she did so with a blend of deference and purpose that has divided opinion in Japan.While detractors derided her overze... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/28/2025
TIME
"Why Japan’s New, First-Female PM May Actually Be Able to Win Over Trump"
Japan’s first female Prime Minister only stepped into her role last week and she’s already facing a major political test. On Tuesday, Sanae Takaichi met face-to-face with a man who... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/28/2025
Reuters
"With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe’s legacy to forge Trump bond"
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Among the gifts offered up by Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi to U.S. President Donald Trump in their first meeting on Tuesday was a putter used by Shi... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Mark Davidson10/28/2025
TVA Nouvelles
"TV Interview on Visit of Canadian PM Carney to Asia"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/28/2025
Y a pas deux matins pareils, Radio-Canada
"Radio Interview on Ohtani-mania in Japan"
C’est avec grande déception que certains membres de la communauté ont reçu la nouvelle de la fermeture imminente du centre de santé communautaire Parkdale Queen West.La ville de To... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand10/28/2025
Nihon Keizai Shimbun
"日韓は相互安全保障を構築せよ ジェームズ・ブラウン氏テンプル大学に本校教授（政治学）"
日韓国交正常化60周年を迎えたが、両国関係が冷え込む可能性はまだ高い。しかし、昨今の状況を鑑みると日韓同盟は必要不可欠だろう。中国は武力も含めて台湾を掌握する決意を隠さず、北朝鮮も自己主張を強め、日本... Read the article. New Tab
Written by James D.J. Brown*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/27/2025
DW News
"Trump to discuss security and trade with Japan"
Donald Trump is in Japan on the next leg of his Asian tour, and he's aiming to forge ties with the new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. After the arrival of Air Force One in Tokyo, t... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/25/2025
BBC Radio
"Sanae Takaichi"
Sanae Takaichi is the first female prime minister of Japan. Once the drummer in a heavy metal band, she is now a staunch conservative, tough on immigration and against same sex mar... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/23/2025
BFM 89.9
"Sanae Takaichi and Japan’s Fragile New Era"
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, a landmark moment in a political landscape long dominated by men. Michael Cucek, Assistant Professor of Asia... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek10/23/2025
Carnegie Politika
"Japan’s New Prime Minister Looks Set to Hold the Line on Russia"
The typical image of a Japanese prime minister is a man of late middle age in a dark suit, white shirt, and conservative blue tie. His thinning hairline and sallow complexion speak... Read the article. New Tab
Written by James D.J. Brown10/23/2025
Irish Sun
"LDP Leader Takaichi sworn in as Japan’s 104th prime minister"
TOKYO, Japan: Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was sworn in on October 21 as Japan's first female prime minister after winning a vote in the... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/23/2025
IndraStra
"A Defining Juncture: What Sanae Takaichi’s Premiership Means for Japan"
The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's prime minister on October 21, 2025, marks a defining juncture in the nation's political history. At 64 years old, she becomes the first wo... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/22/2025
ABC Listen
"Japan elects right-wing heavy metal drummer as first female PM"
The Japanese Diet has officially elected Sanae Takaichi, after a last-minute coalition deal between her Liberal Democratic Party with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party. The 64-... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/22/2025
GO Magazine
"Japan’s First Female Prime Minister’s LGBTQ+ Stance Draws Concern"
On Tuesday, October 21st, Sanae Takaichi, 64, made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of Japan. Known as Japan’s “Iron Lady,” Takaichi has compared herself to ex-B... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/22/2025
International Business Times
"Thatcher 2.0? How the UK's Iron Lady Inspired Japan's New Premier Sanae Takaichi"
Japan has entered a new chapter in its political history as Sanae Takaichi becomes the country's first female prime minister. Her appointment on 21 October 2025, marks a historic m... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/22/2025
新京报
"日本首位女首相的执政难题"
高市早苗即将面对的日本内外挑战严峻——自民党深受“黑金”丑闻困扰，民众对物价上涨的不满情绪日益高涨，与美国的关系因关税等问题而变得不稳。... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Channel News Asia
"Asst Prof Michael Cucek on new Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet line-up"
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled her Cabinet, as she faces an uphill battle to unite the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and tackle pressing economic problems... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek10/21/2025
Handelsblatt
"Rechtsruck in Japan – Takaichi Japans erste Regierungschefin"
Tokio. Japans stramm nationalkonservative Ex-Innenministerin Sanae Takaichi ist im Parlament zur ersten Regierungschefin ihres Landes gewählt worden. Die 64-Jährige tritt die Nachf... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
DW
"Japan: New PM Sanae Takaichi faces economic, security tests"
Conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister after a vote in a lower house of parliament on Tuesday. She immediately set about naming the cabinet tha... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
NBC News
"Japan has its first female prime minister, but not all women are celebrating"
TOKYO — Lawmakers in Japan elected hard-line conservative Sanae Takaichi as prime minister Tuesday, making her the first woman in modern times to lead the key U.S. ally. Takaichi, ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
TIME
"How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM"
Despite a rocky ascent, hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Prime Minister by Japan’s parliament on Tuesday, making her the East Asian country’s first woman to hold th... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Scene Magazine
"Sanae Takaichi’s LGBTQ+ record under scrutiny as she becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister"
The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister has sparked concern, particularly regarding her stance on LGBTQ+ rights. A veteran politician and staunch cons... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
News Ghana
"Japan Elects Sanae Takaichi as First Female Prime Minister"
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected by Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday as the country’s first female prime minister, marking a historic milestone in a nation where women... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Prime Timer
"Meet Sanae Takaichi, heavy metal drummer turned first female prime minister of Japan"
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi became the first female prime minister of Japan on Tuesday, October 21. This win came a few weeks after Takaichi became the president of the Li... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Ghana News Agency
"Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister"
Japan's staunchly conservative former interior minister, Sanae Takaichi, was elected by parliament on Tuesday as the country's first female prime minister. The 64-year-old succeeds... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Newser
"5 Things to Know About Japan's First Female Prime Minister"
Japan has its first-ever female prime minister after the nation's parliament elected 64-year-old Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday. A few highlights about her from various outlets: Takaich... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/21/2025
Mordus de politique, RDI
"TV interview on New PM in Japan"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/21/2025
Die Zeit (German newspaper)
"Eine Frau an der Macht-und das Land ruckt weit nach rechts"
Am Dienstagmorgen trat Sanae Takaichi auf, wie man sie kennt: ein überschwängliches Lächeln voller Selbstgewissheit, garniert mit Perlenohrringen und Perlenkette. Dieser Schmucksti... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand10/20/2025
South China Morning Post
"Japan’s new ruling coalition tipped for collapse: ‘weirdest alliance’"
Japan’s centre-right opposition Innovation Party (JIP) has thrown its support behind a controversial new ruling coalition led by Sanae Takaichi, paving the way for her to be electe... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/17/2025
The Week
"Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Iron Lady set to be the country’s first woman prime minister"
Japan appears poised to select a new leader, and this will likely shatter the country’s longstanding glass ceiling: Sanae Takaichi is all but guaranteed to be chosen as Japan’s nex... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/16/2025
AA
"Japan enters ‘most interesting time for politics’ as race for new prime minister heats up"
Japan, long known for its political stability, is experiencing one of its most turbulent moments in decades as the country prepares to elect a new prime minister following Shigeru ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Hiromi Murakami10/15/2025
South China Morning Post
"From ‘love hotel’ meetings to abuse, Japanese politicians get mired in scandals"
As Japan grapples with an uncertain leadership transition, a rash of domestic scandals risks further contributing to its political circus.In recent months, a female mayor has been ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/15/2025
Dialogue, CGTN
"TV interview on Political Situation in Japan"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/10/2025
Reuters
"Japan's ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi's PM bid into doubt"
TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan's first female prime minister was thrown into doubt on Friday when her ruling party's junior coalition partner quit. ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by James D.J. Brown10/10/2025
Sans doute.
"Au Japon, le Premier Ministre sera une femme !"
Sanae Takaichi est maintenant la présidente du Parti Libéral-Démocrate (PLD), la formation politique hégémonique du Japon depuis la fin des années 1940 (fondée en 1955, mais par le... Read the article. New Tab
Written by Robert Dujarric*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/09/2025
Bloomberg
"Japan’s Takaichi Faces Early Test as Coalition Talks Stall"
Japan’s new ruling party leader, Sanae Takaichi, has yet to reach an agreement with long-time coalition partner Komeito about continuing their alliance, a delay that highlights the... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/07/2025
South China Morning Post
"Japan’s first female PM hits political gridlock before she even takes office"
Sanae Takaichi is poised to make history as Japan’s first female prime minister, but her government may be imperilled before it even begins amid a deepening rift within the ruling ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/07/2025
JIME Center – The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
"トルコ：ガザ支援選乗組員がトルコに帰還、ハマースには人質解放を働きかけ"
10月4日、イスラエル軍に拿捕されたガザ支援船団の乗組員ら137人を乗せたターキッシュ・エアラインズの特別機がイスタンブールの空港に到着した。... Read the article. New Tab
Written by Masaki Kakizaki*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/07/2025
CNA
"LDP’s newly elected chief Takaichi seeks coalition stability amid party turmoil: Analys "
Temple University Professor Jeff Kingston explains that Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected head of the Liberal Democratic Party, is aiming to restore stability following the party’s... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/06/2025
Financial Times
"Japan gears up for ‘Takaichi trade’ as first female leader prepares for power"
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Comments by Jeff Kingston*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/06/2025
Y a pas deux matins pareils, Radio-Canada
"Radio Interview on LDP Election"
Bien, écoutez, on va le savoir d’abord davantage lorsqu’il y aura une élection générale, ce qui pourrait arriver seulement dans deux ou trois ans, parce que ce qui arrive en ce mom... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand10/06/2025
Firstpost Network18 (India)
"TV interview on LDP Election"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/06/2025
JIME Center – The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
"国別定期報告 トルコ 2025年 第3四半期"
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Written by Masaki Kakizaki*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/05/2025
TIME
"Becoming Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister Is the Easy Part"
Becoming president of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and soon the country’s first female prime minister is the easy part. Sanae Takaichi can rely on a fractured opposition ... Read the article. New Tab
Written by Jeff Kingston10/05/2025
The Syndey Morning Herald
"How a pink-haired heavy metal rocker turned into Japan’s Iron Lady"
Singapore: From a pink-haired, heavy metal rocker in her youth to one of Japan’s leading arch-conservative lawmakers, Sanae Takaichi found her political idol in Britain’s Margaret ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/05/2025
Yahoo News Canada
"Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister"
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister after being elected by her Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday. The 6... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/05/2025
Financial Times
"The conservative hardliner who could become Japan’s first female PM"
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Comments by Jeff Kingston*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/05/2025
The Spectator
"Why Japan doesn’t care about having its first female leader"
Japan is to have a female prime minister. Well, probably. Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old conservative veteran, has at the third attempt won the presidency of the Liberal Democrati... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
TIME
"For Sanae Takaichi, Becoming Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister May Be the Easy Part"
Becoming president of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and soon the country’s first female prime minister is the easy part. Sanae Takaichi can rely on a fractured opposition ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
South China Morning Post
"Japanese politician’s call to remove Yasukuni’s war criminals sparks right-wing anger"
A leading contender to become Japan’s next prime minister has sparked backlash from conservatives after suggesting the removal of Class A war criminals from the controversial Yasuk... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston*The article may only be seen by those who have signed up for the article.
10/04/2025
BBC
"Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime minister"
Japan's ruling conservative party has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old to be Japan's first female prime minister. Takaichi is among the more co... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
TIME
"What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Could Mean for the Country’s Gender Politics"
Sanae Takaichi just broke Japan’s highest glass ceiling. The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday voted Takaichi to be the party’s next leader, which is also effec... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Caliber
"Japan's Iron Lady: Sanae Takaichi set to become first female PM"
Japan’s ruling conservative party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, potentially paving the way for her to become the country’s first female prime minister. According to ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Saudi Gazette
"Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as leader, paving way for first female prime minister"
TOKYO — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader on Friday, setting the stage for the 64-year-old conservative lawmaker to become the ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
The Morning News
"Sanae Takaichi On Track To Be Japan’s First Female PM"
Japan could soon have its first-ever female prime minister — and she’s already shaking things up. Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative firebrand, has just been elected leader... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Vox News
"Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister?"
Japan's ruling conservative party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old to become the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi is among th... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Federal Character
"A New ‘Iron Lady’ for Japan? What to Know About Sanae Takaichi"
The election of Sanae Takaichi, a former government minister, ex-TV host, and unexpected heavy metal enthusiast as the new leader of Japan’s ruling conservative party (LDP) is a wa... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Sauce.co.ke
"Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Female Prime Minister"
TOKYO, Japan, October 3, 2025 – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. The move positions her to become the first female prime ... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/04/2025
Midi Info, Radio-Canada
"Radio Interview on LDP Election"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/04/2025
CGTN (China Global Television Network)
"TV interview on LDP Election"
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand
10/03/2025
NBC News
"Japan may be about to make history with its next prime minister"
Japan could end up with its first female prime minister or its youngest leader in more than a century after a party leadership election on Saturday. The governing Liberal Democrati... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/03/2025
Daily Jang
"Youngest leader or first ever prime minister? Japan to decide its fate on Saturday"
Japan might make history on Saturday with its next prime minister choice. A party leadership election is set to take place on Saturday, October 4, after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/02/2025
Lianhe Zaobao
"全球向右转：从日本到欧洲的“迷你特朗普”崛起 | 世界大解说"
“日本人优先！”——这句似曾相识的口号，让一个原本边缘的小党派站上了日本政治舞台的中心。长久以来，日本经济泥潭深陷，传统的终身雇佣制度保障正在迅速消失。40%的劳动者是非正规员工，缺乏职业发展机会，得... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston10/01/2025
NZZ
"Mit Kaisertreue und Internet – der Aufstieg einer rechten Partei rüttelt an Japans Stabilität"
Ein Mann trägt Mitschuld am Rücktritt von Japans Regierungschef Shigeru Ishiba: Sohei Kamiya – und er klingt ein bisschen wie Donald Trump. Der 47-Jährige hat seine noch junge Part... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek