Medical Facility Trends: July 2026
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Medical Facility Trends Survey (approximate figures at the end of July 2026) reports changes in the number of facilities and beds from the previous month....
Reports
FY2025 Long-Term Care Benefits Statistics Overview
Annual overview published in the “Results Summary” of the LongTerm Care Benefits Actual Survey. It covers claims reviewed from May 2025 through April 2026 and presents information on recipients,...
Takaichi Holds 13th Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the 13th Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget process and macroeconomic management in light of price and...
Takaichi Attends 7th Regional Future Strategy Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 7th Meeting of Relevant Vice Ministers and Others on the Regional Future Strategy and the Prime Minister’s briefing on the strategy at the...
Bank of Japan Announces EMEAP Note on AI
On September 30, 2026, the Bank of Japan announced that the Executives' Meeting of East AsiaPacific Central Banks (EMEAP) had published “EMEAP Note on AI: Implications for Economy, Financial...
Kumamoto Earthquake Housing Subsidy Raised for Three Municipalities
Yatsushiro City, Uki City, and Hikawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture, where homes sustained damage above a specified threshold from the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, have been designated for the special...
Japan Selects Three Container Gate Upgrade Projects
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism solicited facility improvement projects to speed up and streamline container terminal gate operations, aiming to strengthen the...
Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference
Minister Ibayashi reported on a visit to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, a bidrigging case involving largescale condominium renovation work, and a call for technology exhibitors at the...
Japan Updated Its RESAS Regional Data Platform
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry enhanced the functions of the Regional Economy and Society Analyzing System (RESAS) and updated data in several menus to make it easier for users to use...
October Is Wood Use Promotion Month
October’s Wood Use Promotion Month uses “Wood Change” as its slogan and features public awareness activities and related events to promote understanding of the value of using wood. October 8 is Wood...