TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself from previous comments that suggested a possible military response in such an event.

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Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues.

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By Leika Kihara and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Any Japanese intervention to prop up the yen will have limited effect in sustainably halting the currency's slide, former Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda,