The Latest: Trump set to arrive in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Takaichi

President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions. The meeting is an early diplomatic test for Takaichi,

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, plays Iron Maiden and Deep Purple to let off steam

Sanae Takaichi is the first woman chosen to serve as Japan's prime minister. She favors a strong military, a strong economy — and a strong drum riff.

Japanese PM Takaichi speaks on economy, security in address to parliament

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy speech to the parliament Friday, focusing on economic security and defense spending.

Trump says he wants to meet with Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump has been clear about one thing in particular on his three-country tour of Asia: He really wants to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Takaichi’s tightrope: flatter Trump, don’t feed him

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces an early leadership test in managing Trump’s concerns about Japanese investment and defense spending
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