Rookie Lawmaker Training Drive Expands
Rookie lawmaker training anchors a new push by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party to strengthen governance after its recent election victory. The initiative signals...
Japan Diet Reelects Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister and Reappoints Cabinet
Budget priority shaped Japan’s political agenda as the Diet reelected Sanae Takaichi as the nation’s 105th prime minister. Lawmakers confirmed her appointment during a...
Supermajority Power Strengthens LDP Budget Control
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is moving swiftly to secure passage of the fiscal 2026 national budget after consolidating supermajority power in parliament. The...
Japan and US Strengthen Alliance Coordination Ahead of March Summit
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday. Their thirty-minute discussion in Munich focused on strengthening alliance...
Japan Plans Major Shift to Allow Lethal Exports in Defense Guideline Revision
Japan's government and ruling coalition are preparing a fundamental revision of defense equipment export guidelines. The planned changes would scrap the current five-category restriction...
