NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote On July 8, 2025, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), joined by 266 others,
Japan to set up ‘control tower’ for crimes by foreign residents On July 8, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル) announced the
Foreign nationals’ presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll As Japan approaches its July 20, 2025, House of Councillors election, the
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BRICS nations voice ‘serious concerns’ over Trump tariffs On July 7, 2025, the BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members including Indonesia
Trump Set to Start Notifying Countries of Tariffs Up to 70% On July 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration would begin
Japan’s households boost spending by most since summer of 2022 Japan’s household spending surged by 4.7% year-on-year in May 2025, marking the fastest growth since
Foreign buying of Japan stocks hits longest spell since 2013 Foreign investors have purchased Japanese stocks for 13 consecutive weeks through June 27, 2025, marking
Trump hammers away at Japan for a third day threatening 35% duties On July 3, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade offensive against
Is the shine coming off the U.S.-Japan ‘Golden Age’? In January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the U.S.-Japan relationship as “a friendship like few
China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood imports in bid to ease frictions On June 29, 2025, China announced the partial lifting of its nearly
Trump Signals Continuing Trade-Defense Link as Tariff Talks Drag On Measures to ease inflation must be speedy says Prime Minister Ishiba On June 29, 2025,
LDP to discuss governance plans after Upper House election Moriyama says On June 28, 2025, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama (森山裕, もりやまひろし, モリヤマヒロシ)
Lawmaker hints at new social media regulations as misinformation taints elections On June 27, 2025, a senior Japanese lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party
Japan holds first preparatory panel meeting on sex crime background checks On June 26, 2025, Japan’s Children and Families Agency convened the first meeting of
Over 470 gearing up to run in Japan’s Upper House election On June 25, 2025, a survey by The Japan Times revealed that over 470
Japan Aims to Regulate Social Media Monetization in Disasters On June 23, 2025, Japan’s Internal Affairs Ministry unveiled a draft interim report calling for a
Japan and South Korea mark 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties On June 22, 2025, Japan and South Korea commemorated the 60th anniversary of the normalization
Japan scraps ‘two-plus-two’ meeting with U.S. over defense spending demand report says Japan has abruptly canceled its annual “two-plus-two” security meeting with the United States,
Hyogo governor referred to prosecutors over alleged vote-buying On June 20, 2025, Hyogo Prefectural Police referred Governor Motohiko Saito (斎藤元彦, さいとうもとひこ, サイトウモトヒコ) to prosecutors on
Main opposition CDP decides against no-confidence motion for Ishiba On June 19, 2025, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), the main opposition, announced it
Farm ministry says farmers ‘misunderstand’ rice statistics On June 16, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced it would cease publishing its
Reiwa Shinsengumi lawmaker with ALS to retire On June 17, 2025, Yasuhiko Funago (船後靖彦, ふなごやすひこ, フナゴヤスヒコ), a trailblazing House of Councillors lawmaker from the opposition
Japanese and Canadian leaders agree to enhance security ties On June 17, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル) and Canadian Prime Minister
Agriculture ministry aims to stop publishing rice index amid accuracy concerns On June 16, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced plans
On June 15, 2025, Guillaume Ollagnier, director general of strategic, security, and disarmament affairs at the French Foreign Ministry, reiterated France’s firm opposition to new
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
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
Japan news media association pledges accurate news for elections On June 12, 2025, the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association (Nihon Shinbun Kyokai) issued a
U.S. intel chief warns ‘warmongers’ fomenting nuclear war after Hiroshima visit On June 10, 2025, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a stark
Japan to release extra 200000 tons of stockpiled rice as prices fall On June 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the
No-confidence motion against Ishiba Cabinet could lead to double election On June 9, 2025, speculation intensified in Japan’s political arena as reports emerged that a
Ishiba vows to set up council for regional revitalization On June 7, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (石場茂, いしばしげる, イシバシゲル) announced plans to establish
Japan to hold WWII panel discussions after summer Upper House election On June 6, 2025, government sources announced that Japan will convene expert panel discussions
From ridicule to redemption Rice crisis returns Koizumi to the spotlight In a dramatic political comeback, Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Shinjiro Koizumi
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