Takaichi's cabinet picks signal shift in Japan immigration, defense policy

Government eyes crackdown on foreigners who don't follow rules and more exports of defense equipment

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's new leader, enters the prime minister's office on Wednesday. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began work on Wednesday, with newly appointed ministers signaling major policy changes across economic sectors and in the field of defense.

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