Kihara Attends Third National-Tokyo Council
Overview
On November 11, 2026, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara attended the third National-Tokyo Council at the Prime Minister’s Office and discussed matters based on explanations from both the national government and Tokyo. At the outset, the government explained its policy of drawing out private domestic investment and strengthening supply capacity and earning power through the Japan Growth Strategy and the Regional Future Strategy. Kihara referred to fleshing out the action plan to be formulated by year-end and to the development of Regional Future Strategy plans across Japan, and said discussions would be deepened to align Tokyo’s policy challenges with government policies.
Key points
- The third National-Tokyo Council was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on November 11, 2026.
- The government said it would draw out private domestic investment by treating the Japan Growth Strategy and the Regional Future Strategy as two complementary pillars.
- More than 100 plans have been formulated under the Regional Future Strategy across Japan.
- The council expressed its intention to deepen discussions to align Tokyo’s policy challenges with government policies.
Overview
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara expressed his appreciation to Tokyo Governor Koike and other Tokyo officials, and explained that the council is held as a forum for the national government and Tokyo to work together and discuss various challenges toward Japan’s further development. This was its third meeting, following meetings in April and July.
The Takaichi Cabinet said it would pursue a “strong economy,” promoting private investment through bold and flexible policies while responding to current economic conditions, and aim for economic growth by strengthening supply capacity and earning power.
Details
The government plans to make bold revisions to its budget formulation policy, and is fleshing out the Japan Growth Strategy action plan for formulation by year-end. The plan is to include budget programs spanning multiple fiscal years.
The Regional Future Strategy covers growth fields such as aerospace, offshore wind power, and medical care and biotechnology, as well as locally rooted industries such as agriculture, forestry, and tourism. Work is progressing on concrete plans that make use of each region’s strengths.
That day, discussions were held on explanations provided by both the national government and Tokyo.