Takaichi eyes Cabinet reshuffle in mid-to-late September

Such a move would be Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first since taking office in October as she seeks to create an atmosphere conductive to winning another term as LDP president.

PoliticsFocus is on fate of ruling party secretary-general, finance ministerTakaichi at a July meeting of the LDP leadership. Despite the prime minister's relatively high approval ratings, her political base in the party is fragile. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)RYUTO IMAOAugust 21, 2026 02:33 JSTTOKYO --Speculation is growing