On July 28, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released the third interim status of efforts regarding planting intentions for FY2026 paddy rice. As of the end of June, the...
On July 28, 2026, the government approved a cabinet order setting July 31, 2026, as the effective date of amendments to the Industrial Competitiveness Strengthening Act and related laws, along with...
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) will hold a talentdevelopment event focused on the cybersecurity that supported operations at Expo 2025 OsakaKansai. The Expo ran from April 13...
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) and the Indian Software Product Industry Round Table (iSPIRT) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in trusted digital...
The Consumer Affairs Agency certified four organizations for the first time on July 28, 2026, under the food bank certification system launched on April 1, 2026. The system certifies compliance with...
The third review meeting discussed surveys by provider associations on enrollment status, workforce recruitment effects, and contribution burdens; stabilization measures referencing public pension...
At around 16:27, an earthquake occurred with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Uki City and Hikawa Town. Strong shaking was...
An earthquake centered in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Uki City and Hikawa Town. Collapsed houses, fires, power outages, and transport...
At around 4:27 p.m. today, an earthquake originating in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture occurred, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Hikawa Town, Uki City. A tsunami advisory...
The Bank of Japan Policy Board's June 2026 monthly report covers Ayano Sato's appointment, decisions handled at the June Monetary Policy Meetings and regular meetings, and reports on the balance...