The Prime Minister in Action in January 2026

On January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the first meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2026 at the Prime Minister's Office.

On January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and other relative issues at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a proposal from the Japan Innovation Party regarding the establishment of quantitative management to restrict the acceptance of foreign nationals as a population strategy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party’s Headquarters for Foreign Nationals Policy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a meeting with Ms. KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 21, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi was presented with Anpogaki persimmons from Mr. UCHIBORI Masao, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 21, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a meeting with groups of plaintiffs and others in lawsuits for state redress over the former Eugenic Protection Act at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 20, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the New Year’s joint reception of the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) and five music associations held in Tokyo.

On January 19, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a press conference regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 19, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from representatives of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 19, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a meeting with Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 16, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from representatives participating in the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 16, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from representatives of the Mito Plum Festival at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 16, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the eighth award ceremony for the Japan Medical Research and Development Grand Prize at the Prime Minister's Office.

On January 16, 2026, following their meeting, the two leaders held a joint press occasion, followed by a working lunch. Lastly, they held a small-group meeting with the participation of female ministers.

On January 16, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting and related events with H.E. Ms. Giorgia MELONI, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 15, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi had a meeting with the Group of Women Ambassadors in Japan at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 14, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 66th Central Meeting of the National Traffic Safety Campaign held in Tokyo in the gracious presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino.

On January 14, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi visited Horyu-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture together with H.E. Mr. LEE Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).

On January 13, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi, in Nara Prefecture, following the summit meeting, held a joint press occasion and concluded the day with dinner.

On January 13, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. LEE Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Nara Prefecture.

On January 9, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended a Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 9, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi was presented with “Keiozakura” cherry blossoms by Ms. YOSHIMURA Mieko, Governor of Yamagata Prefecture, and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 9, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a proposal from Mr. YASUNAGA Tatsuo, Chair of the Committee on the Global South and Chair of the Japan-Brazil Economic Committee of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), and others regarding enhanced collaboration with the Global South and other matters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 8, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from representatives led by Mr. SAWADA Jun, Advisor to the Japan-U.S. Business Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On January 6, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the Jiji Press New Year Party held in Tokyo and delivered an address.

On January 6, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 2026 New Year Party jointly hosted by the three economic associations held in Tokyo.

On January 5, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held the New Year’s press conference at Ise Jingu.