A popular political scion and rival to the current prime minister. A veteran top diplomat and ex-party faction leader known as a tough negotiator. A brash and youthful U.S.-born conservative voice who renounced her American citizenship.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s picks for Japan’s new defense, foreign and economic security ministers are not your typical stodgy line-up.
Stepping into the shoes of arguably three of the country’s most important political posts, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and economic security minister Kimi Onoda are expected to bring a mix of experience and vitality to the Takaichi administration.
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