Former Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae has announced her intention to run for the presidency of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
She told reporters on Thursday that Japan needs politics that will turn people's concerns about their livelihoods and future into dreams and hopes.
She said she will do her utmost to realize a strong form of politics to overcome the crisis facing Japan that will give people a direction and is also stable.
Takaichi added that when she traveled across the country for the Upper House election, many people told her they could not see what the LDP wants to achieve. They said they did not feel that the party's policies could provide them with dreams and hopes.
Earlier in the day, Takaichi visited former Prime Minister Aso Taro. She said she conveyed her determination.
Takaichi plans to hold a news conference on Friday to explain her policies in detail.
She told reporters on Thursday that Japan needs politics that will turn people's concerns about their livelihoods and future into dreams and hopes.
She said she will do her utmost to realize a strong form of politics to overcome the crisis facing Japan that will give people a direction and is also stable.
Takaichi added that when she traveled across the country for the Upper House election, many people told her they could not see what the LDP wants to achieve. They said they did not feel that the party's policies could provide them with dreams and hopes.
Earlier in the day, Takaichi visited former Prime Minister Aso Taro. She said she conveyed her determination.
Takaichi plans to hold a news conference on Friday to explain her policies in detail.
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Former Japanese Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae has declared her candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). She expressed concern about people's livelihoods and future, emphasizing the need for politics that transform worries into aspirations. Takaichi aims to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250918_13/
Date: Sept. 18, 2025
Created: 2025/09/19 07:54
Updated: 2025/12/08 02:03
Last Read: 2025/09/19 07:56