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Takaichi’s rise blends politics with personal branding as she garners broad support amid a strong work ethic and public persona.
Her Grace Delight Tote, dubbed the Sanae Bag, has boosted her image as a fashion icon and drawn extensive media attention.
Analysts see her as a sign of more diverse female leadership in Japan, merging high politics with a recognizable personal brand.

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Japan is considering raising the international traveler departure tax beyond prior reports, moving beyond the current 1,000 yen
Proposals include raising the tax to 3,000 yen, with some pushing for as much as 5,000 yen for higher-class travelers
Officials say the extra revenue would fund overtourism countermeasures and public etiquette initiatives
If enacted, changes could come at the start of the 2026 fiscal year, potentially before peak travel season
The tax would apply to all travelers departing Japan, including residents
Lawmakers may introduce the changes through revisions to Japan’s tax code
The plan links higher fees to funding tourism management and infrastructure
The issue has broad political momentum within the ruling party
Public reaction and exact final policy details remain under discussion
The report emphasizes potential timing around cherry blossom season for policy changes

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Beijing says Japanese PM’s Taiwan remarks amount to prevarication and demands a full retraction.
Takaichi claimed Tokyo’s Taiwan stance remains unchanged from 1972; Beijing pressed for a correction.
Beijing highlighted that Takaichi did not explicitly withdraw the November 7 comment linking Taiwan to possible SDF deployment.
The dispute marks a downturn in China-Japan relations following Takaichi’s remarks.
Beijing demanded a retraction and ‘correction of wrongdoing’ from Tokyo.
The exchange occurred amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan and Japan’s security posture.
Takaichi’s comments were a source of friction as Tokyo asserted its unchanged stance on Taiwan.
Beijing called for a formal correction of remarks attributed to Tokyo.
The controversy centered on whether Japan would mobilize forces over Taiwan.
The article notes Takaichi’s leadership comments marked a historic linkage with Taiwan.
The piece reflects broader dynamics in China-Japan diplomacy and regional security.

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