Japanese PM Takaichi reshuffles ruling party's executive lineup

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffled the Liberal Democratic Party's executive lineup on Wednesday, retaining most key figures to secure her power base ahead of a cabinet revamp and an extraordinary Diet session.

Cabinet reshuffle is scheduled for Thursday where Takaichi is expected to keep key ministers like Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Diet session is also expected to convene in early October 2026 to deliberate on food consumption tax cuts and political reform bills.