PM Takaichi skips live party leaders’ debate on NHK at last minute

Prime Minister Takaichi cancelled at the last minute her appearance on a debate program broadcast live on NHK, possibly to evade questions over her ties with the Unification Church.

Takaichi Cabinet allocates Y99.4 billion for war injury measures in FY2026 budget proposal

Akahata has learned that the 2026 fiscal year budget proposal compiled by the Takaichi Cabinet includes over 99.4 billion yen in making preparations for emergency medical care for Self-Defense Forces personnel wounded in action.

PM Takaichi suspected of accepting total of Y100K in fundraiser ticket purchases from Unification Church-linked group and its associates

JCP Secretariat Head Koike cited a weekly magazine report alleging that a Unification Church-affiliated group had purchased party tickets for Prime Minister Takaichi, and said, “Takaichi and the LDP have an accountability obligation regarding this matter.”