Last October, Sanae Takaichi became the first woman to stand at the lectern of Japan’s parliamentary hall as prime minister. Now, the test is whether she can deliver on her promises.

A Japanese lawmaker known for his support of Taiwan said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lauded him for a sanction placed on him by China.

The US Forces in Okinawa paused operations for 48 hours starting at noon on Wednesday and imposed a month-long curfew on military personnel, following the arrest of a US Marine on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s long-term vision for powering the nation’s growth through domestic investment risks becoming a hollow ambition if she fails to address shorter-term angst over the cost of living.