TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made changes to her cabinet on Thursday, but chose to retain top ministers in their posts in a bid to preserve the administration's core leadership structure and emphasize continuity.
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, front center, with her new cabinet on Sept. 17 following her first reshuffle since entering office in October 2025. Takaichi said she had sought continuity in key areas such as diplomacy and trade, and been guided by a questionnaire sent to Liberal Democratic Party members. (Photo by Sae Kamae)