Government aims to create 10000 jobs via business relocations from Tokyo
Government aims to create 10000 jobs via business relocations from Tokyo On June 13, 2025, the Japanese government unveiled an ambitious plan to create 10,000 jobs outside Tokyo by fiscal 2027 through its Regional Revitalization 2.0 policy, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル). The initiative, adopted by a government task force, promotes […]
Ishiba pledges cash handout for all citizens ahead of election
Ishiba pledges cash handout for all citizens ahead of election On June 13, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル) announced a ¥20,000 ($139) cash handout for every citizen, with an additional ¥20,000 for children and low-income households, as a key campaign pledge for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of the July […]