Politics & Government
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Japan’s PM Urges Constitution Revision Discussions to Be Sped Up, Shows Favor for Male Adoption for Imperial Succession
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her intention to accelerate discussions on revising the C...
April 14, 2026
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Tokyo Sees 1st Increase in Japanese Births in 10 Years; Koike Credits Rise to City Government’s Support Measures
The number of Japanese babies born in Tokyo from January through November of 2025 rose 0.7% year-...
April 13, 2026
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Japan-U.S. Agreement on Futenma Air Station Land Return Reached 30 Years Ago; Legal Battles Contributed to Long Delays
April 12 marks 30 years since the Japanese and U.S. governments reached an agreement on the full ...
April 11, 2026
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Japan Weighs Sharp Increase in Residency Permit Fees for Foreign Nationals
The Justice Ministry released Friday approximate amounts for increased fees required for foreign ...
April 11, 2026
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Genome-Editing of Babies to Be Banned in Japan Under Govt-Proposed Bill
The government is set to prohibit the creation of genome-edited babies by modifying the genetic i...
April 11, 2026
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LDP Calls For Drafting Constitutional Amendment, Eyeing Emergency Clause and Status of SDF
Three parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party, called for the establishment of a drafting...
April 11, 2026
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Ambassadors from about 30 NATO Nations to Visit Japan in Mid-April, Expected to Discuss Russia, China
BRUSSELS — Ambassadors from about 30 North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries are sche...
April 11, 2026
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Japan PM Takaichi: Govt to Release Additional 20 Days’ Worth of Oil from Stockpile in Early May or Later
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her intention to release about 20 days’ worth of oil from...
April 10, 2026
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Japanese Government Panel Starts Discussions toward Designing Refundable Tax Credit System Focused on Working-Age Earners
A panel of experts established under the National Council on Social Security, a body formed by th...
April 10, 2026
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Japan Adopts Bill on Digital Textbooks, but Concerns on Effectiveness, Impact Need to Be Addressed
The Cabinet adopted a bill on Tuesday to revise the School Education Law and related laws that wo...
April 9, 2026
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Cabinet Approves Relaxing Some Personal Info Regulations to Boost AI Development; Penalties for Malicious Violations to Be Made Stricter
As part of efforts to support the development of artificial intelligence, the government on Wedne...
April 8, 2026
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Subsidies Eyed For Teaching Foreign Residents Daily Rules
The government is planning to subsidize municipalities’ efforts to help foreign residents underst...
April 8, 2026
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Japan Sees Social Security, Defense Expenses Contribute to Record High Budget
Increases in social security and defense spending have contributed to a record ¥122.3 trillion bu...
April 8, 2026
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Takaichi Faces Quandary Between Energy Conservation, ‘Strong Economy’ as Impact of Middle East Tensions Are Felt
The government and ruling parties are increasingly leaning toward measures to curb energy consump...
April 8, 2026
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Japan’s FY26 Budget Proposal Passes Diet, with Record High ¥122.3 Trillion in General Account
The fiscal 2026 budget proposal passed the Diet on Tuesday evening when the House of Councillors ...
April 7, 2026
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