# Sanae Takaichi
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Chinese Tourist Exodus Deepens: January Visits to Japan Plunge 60.7%, Hitting Retail and Hotels
January arrivals from mainland China to Japan fell 60.7% year‑on‑year, deepening a decline that began in December and contributing to Japan’s first monthly drop in foreign visitors in four years. The slump has hit hotels and duty‑free retail, with media and private data linking the fall to controversial comments by Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi and resulting cancellations during the Lunar New Year.
Takaichi’s Bold Start: Japan’s Lurch Right Risks Debt, Inflation and Social Strain
Sanae Takaichi’s elevation to prime minister follows a decisive LDP electoral victory and ushers in a policy mix of aggressive, debt‑funded fiscal expansion targeted at defence and high‑tech industries. Critics warn this approach risks worsening Japan’s already massive public debt burden, accelerating yen depreciation and stoking inflation and social division, while political scandals and intra‑party factionalism threaten the government’s stability.
After LDP Landslide, Singapore Issues Stark Warning on a Resurgent Japanese Militarism
Singapore has publicly criticized what it sees as the risk of a resurgent Japanese militarism after a commanding LDP election win, invoking wartime memories of the 1942 occupation. The response blends historical grievance with contemporary defence preparedness and sends a wider diplomatic signal about regional stability and the preservation of the postwar order.
Founder of APA Hotels Who Published Nanjing Massacre Denial Dies, Leaving a Controversial Legacy
Toshio Motoya, founder of APA Hotels and a prominent funder of Japan's right wing, has died aged 82. He was best known internationally for placing books in hotel rooms that denied the Nanjing Massacre and contested other wartime histories, a stance that sparked regional outrage and lasting reputational damage for his company.
Founder of APA Hotels and Prominent Nanjing Massacre Denier, Toshio Motoya, Dies at 82
Toshio Motoya, founder and CEO of APA Hotels and a prominent funder of Japanese ultranationalism who drew global condemnation for placing books denying the Nanjing Massacre in hotel rooms, died at 82. His death raises questions about the future of the networks and institutions that promoted historical revisionism and a more militarised Japan.
Japan’s Big Gamble: Takaichi’s Fiscal Blitz Risks a ‘Truss Moment’ as Debt and Supply Chains Bite
Sanae Takaichi’s electoral win paves the way for ambitious fiscal stimulus, defence spending and a temporary cut to food consumption tax, moves that have boosted equities but raised alarms about Japan’s ability to finance such a course. With public debt near 230% of GDP and heavy dependence on foreign and Chinese processing capacity for strategic minerals, Tokyo faces a high-stakes test of credibility that could spill across bond, currency and commodity markets.
Japan’s Big-Ticket U.S. Arms Purchases Marred by Delays and Defects — Audit Raises Questions About Strategy and Value
A Japanese Board of Audit review found extensive delays and maintenance problems in U.S. defence equipment bought through the Foreign Military Sales program, even as Tokyo increases spending to bolster its forces. The findings raise questions about the cost‑effectiveness, timing and strategic rationale of Japan’s heavy purchases of American arms.
Japan’s Leader Seeks a “Suitable Environment” for Yasukuni Visits — and Regional Trust Is the Casualty
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said she is trying to create a “suitable environment” for visiting Yasukuni Shrine and expects neighbouring countries to understand. The statement signals an effort to normalize a contentious nationalist symbol that enshrines Class-A war criminals and is likely to aggravate tensions with China and South Korea while complicating regional cooperation.
Beneath the Congratulations: Trump’s Frustration over Slow $550bn Japan-to-US Investment and the High-Stakes Bargain Ahead of a March Summit
President Trump publicly congratulated Japan’s newly strengthened LDP government while privately pressing Tokyo over slow progress on a $550 billion investment package pledged to the United States. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s March visit will bring proposals such as joint rare-earth development and the first tranche of investments, but deep mutual distrust and high American demands risk turning the bargain into a geopolitical lever rather than a simple economic pact.
Takaichi’s Gambit: Japan’s Election Win Paves Way for Arms Exports and Regional Frictions
Sanae Takaichi’s decisive electoral victory has unlocked a push to lift Japan’s long-standing ban on lethal weapons exports, signalling a major shift in Tokyo’s postwar defence posture. The change promises economic opportunities for Japan’s defence industry but risks heightening regional tensions and provoking strong responses from China and neighbouring states.
Beijing Rebukes Japan’s Talk of Dialogue as ‘Words’ While ‘Hands Busy with Confrontation’
China publicly rejected Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi’s expressed openness to dialogue, saying words mean nothing if Tokyo pursues confrontational policies, especially on Taiwan. Beijing demanded a retraction of Takaichi’s Taiwan-related remarks and strict adherence to established political agreements as preconditions for credible talks.
Asia Stocks Climb as Japan Rally Dominates; Dollar Firms, Gold Slides and Offshore RMB Strengthens
Japan's equity rally, driven by Sanae Takaichi's election victory and investor bets on policy continuity, pushed the Nikkei to fresh highs and lifted regional markets. At the same time the dollar stabilized, gold and silver fell back, crude eased slightly, and the offshore renminbi strengthened past 6.91 amid speculation Beijing is promoting the yuan's global role.