UK’s Starmer eyes Japan visit after China trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, met with U.K. counterpart Keir Starmer at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa last November. © Reuters

TOMOHIRO EBUCHI

January 22, 2026 00:16 JST

LONDON — The Japanese and U.K. governments are discussing plans for a visit to Japan by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer later this month, sources from both countries said.