Japan-U.S. Joint Committee Agreement
The Ministry of Defense announced that, for the joint exercise YAMASAKURA 91, the JapanU.S. Joint Committee approved on July 16, 2026, the limited use of parts of Japan SelfDefense Forces facilities...
Reports
Disaster Response, Administrative DX, and Relief Fund Allocation
At a press conference, public institutions reported on rescue operations, shelters, and communications in response to a largescale disaster; the dispatch of personnel to affected local governments;...
FY2026 Spring Wage Settlements at Major Private Companies
In the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s FY2026 tally, the average settlement for 428 companies was 18,167 yen, and the wage increase rate was 5.18%. Compared with the previous year, the...
Medical Facility Trends Survey (Approx. Figures as of End-May 2026)
The source is a materials page presenting an overview of facilities. It includes headings organizing the number of facilities by size, operator, and municipality, along with overview materials,...
FY Reiwa 6 Employment Trend Survey Results
This page provides an overview of the FY Reiwa 6 Employment Trend Survey Results. It offers PDF versions of the survey results overview, statistical tables, and related materials, and also provides...
Employment Insurance Daily Benefits Change August 1
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will revise employment insurance basic allowance daily amounts from August 1, 2026. In light of the approximately 2.7% increase in average wages in fiscal...
Measures Under the Act on Regenerative Medicine Safety
On July 31, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare took administrative action against the administrators of two clinics in Chuo City, Tokyo, and Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, and a...
Government Responds to 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Deaths and Infrastructure Damage
The 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake resulted in 35 reported deaths, including cases whose connection to the disaster is still under investigation by police. Numerous buildings collapsed and roads were...
First Regional Future Strategy Plans Backed by Japan
Prime Minister Takaichi received briefings on the Strategic Industrial Cluster Plan, Regional Industrial Cluster Plan, and Local Industry Growth Plan as the first plans leading the three types under...
Prime Minister Takaichi Orders Stronger Cyber Defense and Legal Preparations
Prime Minister Takaichi explained at the 6th Cybersecurity Strategy Headquarters meeting that Cybersecurity 2026 and other measures had been decided, and directed action in three areas: responding to...