Takaichi Cabinet sends 3.1 trillion yen extra budget for Diet approval
June 3, 2026
Push for imperial family adoption may come with age requirement
June 3, 2026
Japan pushing 1% tax, not zero, for food starting next April
June 3, 2026
LDP advances flag-desecration bill criticized as unconstitutional
June 2, 2026
South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says
June 1, 2026
Japan rejects ‘new militarism,’ accuses China of rapidly arming
June 1, 2026
Tokyo, Manila to begin talks on sharing info under a GSOMIA
May 29, 2026
Two imperial family succession proposals seen as suitable, for now
May 29, 2026
Anti-spy law, CIA-style agency in Takaichi’s next intel reform push
May 28, 2026
Trump defended Takaichi against Xi’s criticism, officials say
May 28, 2026
Diet approves creation of intelligence command hub
May 27, 2026
Social support program widens, pivots to direct cash payouts
May 27, 2026
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
May 27, 2026
Takaichi plans to roll out utility relief, 3 trillion yen extra budget
May 26, 2026
EXPLAINER: The controversy over law on ‘political neutrality’
May 22, 2026
Takaichi eager to limit debt finance for extra budget on energy shock
May 21, 2026
Takaichi, Lee forge energy pact amid uncertainty in Middle East
May 19, 2026
Private sector urged to ‘fight AI with AI’ to defend infrastructure
May 19, 2026
Takaichi travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits
May 19, 2026
Takaichi mulls extra budget for electricity and gas subsidies
May 18, 2026
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India amid rising divisions
May 14, 2026
SDF options in Strait of Hormuz face legal, other constraints
May 14, 2026
Trump and Xi open Beijing summit with praise for trade progress
May 14, 2026
Labour revolt leaves PM Starmer fighting for political survival
May 14, 2026
Draft emergency clause presented for constitutional amendment
May 13, 2026
Japan scrambles to boost defenses against threats from Mythos
May 13, 2026
Takaichi orders price-hike review but rules out fiscal measures
May 12, 2026
Survey: Voters have less interest in LDP, Nippon Ishin policy goals
May 11, 2026
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent to have meetings in Japan, S. Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit
May 11, 2026
Chudo reverses course in backing imperial family adoption plan
May 8, 2026
