Japan’s Takaichi Plans LDP, Cabinet Reshuffles
Japan’s Takaichi Plans LDP, Cabinet Reshuffles
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LDP Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki said Takaichi told party executives the reshuffle would be aimed at “strongly implement[ing] and realiz[ing] policies by mobilizing the full strength” of the party and government.
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LDP executives agreed on Sept. 8 to leave personnel-related decisions for the reshuffle entirely to Takaichi.
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Takaichi is expected to retain Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi despite both having been rivals in last year’s LDP leadership race; policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi also contested the October race.
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Taro Aso, who is expected to remain LDP vice president, is an 85-year-old former prime minister who remains an influential figure within the party.
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The cabinet being reshuffled was initially formed in October 2025, according to the Jiji Press report.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced reshuffles of her ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership on Wednesday and her cabinet on Thursday. The changes aim to strengthen the government's ability to implement policies Kyodo News, with Takaichi retaining most top officials including Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi despite their rivalry in last year's party leadership race.
Core Team Stays in Place
Takaichi is keeping Vice President Taro Aso, an 85-year-old former prime minister and influential party figure, in his role Japan Today. She also retains Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki, policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. This stability suggests Takaichi wants continuity despite the reshuffle.
Party Executives Back the Leadership Changes
LDP executives agreed on September 8 to give Takaichi full control over personnel decisions China Daily Asia. Secretary-General Suzuki told party leaders the reshuffle would focus on "strongly implement[ing] and realiz[ing] policies by mobilizing the full strength" of both the party and government Bastille Post. This marks Takaichi's first major reshuffling since taking over the party about a year ago.
Some Positions Face Uncertainty
Former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hideki Murai is being considered for the party's parliamentary affairs chief position Osaka News. However, the future of Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi remains unclear. The original cabinet formed in October 2025 is now undergoing significant restructuring to improve policy execution.
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