Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffles Cabinet, keeps key ministers to bolster support and U.S. ties

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffled her Cabinet on Thursday, replacing 10 of 18 ministers in a bid to revive her waning popularity. She retained key ministers, including Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, to ensure continuity in policies and strong ties with the U.S. The reshuffle comes as Japan faces U.S. demands for increased defense spending and investment. Takaichi, Japan's first female leader in modern history, has been in office since October. The move is seen as a strategy to manage party rivals and address challenges including strained relations with China.