# Ryukyu Islands

Takaichi’s Desperate Gambit: Military Drills and Imperial Diplomacy Fail to Mask Japan’s Political Fragility

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is employing extreme measures, including mass evacuations in the Ryukyu Islands and the involvement of the Imperial family in diplomacy, to survive a deepening political crisis. Her sudden shift toward a more conciliatory stance with China highlights a desperate attempt to stabilize Japan's regional position as her internal LDP support collapses.