Prime ministers in Japan routinely shuffle their cabinets to refresh the government's public image and to distribute ministerial posts to loyal supporters and experienced lawmakers from the same party.

Prime ministers in Japan routinely shuffle their cabinets to refresh the government's public image and to distribute ministerial posts to loyal supporters and experienced lawmakers from the same party.

Sanae Takaichi reshuffled her Cabinet but kept Japan's main foreign, defence and economic ministers in place. The move aims to steady her falling support and brace for mounting pressure from Washington.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled her Cabinet to boost her waning popularity while retaining key ministers.

Japan's PM Takaichi reshuffles Cabinet to boost support, retaining key Ministers while navigating complex international relations and domestic challenges.