106th Living Awareness Survey Results (June 2026)
In the 106th Living Awareness Survey (June 2026), the current economic sentiment D.I. was minus 56.7, the economic sentiment D.I. one year ahead was minus 42.5, and the living conditions D.I. was...
Reports
Launching the Frontline First Initiative
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are launching the Frontline First Initiative to make social infrastructure safe and...
Bank of Japan Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets on July 14, 2026
The Bank of Japan presents the balances of its assets, liabilities, and net assets as of July 14, 2026, in thousands of yen. Both total assets and total liabilities and net assets amount to...
Prime Minister Takaichi's Remarks at the Government-Ruling Parties Liaison
Prime Minister Takaichi discussed strengthening cooperation through the G7 Summit and visits to various countries, proposals aimed at stabilizing the crude oil market, countries' support for the...
Logistics Efficiency Act Survey: Average Truck Duty Time
Under the Logistics Efficiency Act, the status of initiatives by shippers, logistics operators, and others, as well as truck drivers’ average total duty time per trip, was surveyed and disclosed. In...
Three New Products Registered as Geographical Indications
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries newly registered Hamanako eel, Kaga lotus root, and Japanese tea as geographical indications (GIs). The registration date was July 10, 2026,...
Major Banks’ FX Deposits: Customer Dynamics and Spreads
This article uses highgranularity data to examine customer dynamics in major banks’ foreigncurrency deposits and quantitatively analyzes the factors influencing whether customers exit, the length of...
Prime Minister Takaichi’s Remarks at Council on Enhancing Drug Discovery
On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the PublicPrivate Council for Enhancing Drug Discovery Capabilities and indicated a policy of positioning drug discovery as one of the strategic...
Formulation of the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2026
On July 10, 2026, the formulation of the Integrated Innovation Strategy 2026 was discussed at the 85th Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. Prime Minister Takaichi identified the...
Priority Plan on Loneliness and Isolation Revised
On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi discussed a draft revision of the Priority Plan on Loneliness and Isolation Measures at the fourth Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures to Address...