Japanese Government

An era of multiparty politics has arrived in Japan, where no single party can form a government alone. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet, launched two and a half months ago, maintains high approval ratings thanks to anti-inflation measures and active diplomacy. Yet, cooperation with opposition parties is crucial to pass key legislation and tackle long-term challenges.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will forgo overseas diplomatic trips at the start of the new year to focus on domestic policies like tackling rising prices. It has been customary for prime ministers to conduct bilateral visits before the ordinary Diet session in January, but she is instead encouraging ministers to handle such diplomacy.