Takaichi keeps Motegi as foreign minister for diplomatic continuity

Prime Minister Takaichi has decided to retain Foreign Minister Motegi in the cabinet reshuffle planned for late September, prioritizing diplomatic continuity with the Trump administration. Motegi has been central to dialogue with the U.S., including repeated talks with Secretary of State Rubio. Finance Minister Katayama is also likely to remain, with attention on the weak yen. The decision reflects the importance of stable foreign policy and economic coordination amid ongoing bilateral negotiations and currency market concerns.