Japan PM Takaichi reshuffles ruling party's executive lineup

TOKYO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), reshuffled the party's executive lineup on Wednesday, local media reported.

In her first reshuffle since taking the helm of the ruling party last October, Takaichi retained many senior figures in the LDP's leadership team, Kyodo News said.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during the Japan Self-Defense Forces Commanders' Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept 2, 2026. (Photo: AP)