Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

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

Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as leader days ahead of a possible visit to Japan by President Trump, with whom she shares conservative views and a hawkish stance on China.

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

Police arrested a man who pointed a knife at them in front of the U.S. embassy in Tokyo on Friday, local media reported, as Japan ramped up security ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit in three days' time.

Daiki Hashimoto is back on top in men's gymnastics. The Japanese star has earned his third all-around title at the world championships.