Sanae Takaichi: The prime minister nobody defended
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-27 16:12 UTC+10:00
Section: COMMENTARY
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Australia in May, she brought her host a gift chosen with diplomatic care: Crown Melons from Shizuoka, the most prized fruit in Japan, to mark Australia’s decision in January to reopen its market to Japanese melons. In Japan, a single Crown Melon can cost more than a fine bottle of wine.
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