Reserve Funds for Taxi Fuel Price Relief
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the Cabinet approved the use of reserve funds for a fuel price relief program for taxi operators on October 30, 2026. It...
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45Takaichi Holds 15th Fiscal Policy Council Meeting of 2026
At the October 29, 2026 Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy meeting, participants discussed a fundamental review of the FY2027 budget process and policymaking in anticipation of economic and social...
FY2026 Base and Adjustment Grant Allocations Set
Grant amounts for FY2026 were determined under the Act on Subsidies for Municipalities Hosting Facilities Provided by the State and the Guidelines for Municipal Adjustment Grants for Municipalities...
Katayama’s Post-Cabinet Press Conference Summary, October 16, 2026
Finance Minister Katayama said that discussions at the G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings covered global economic and financial challenges, and that she conveyed Japan’s...
Finance Minister Katayama’s Post-Cabinet Press Conference, October 23, 2026
Finance Minister Katayama said that, in response to the PHP vulnerability, many financial institutions had proactively suspended their systems and had made progress in applying patches. She said the...
Katayama Named Next Chair of World Bank–IMF Committee
Finance Minister Katayama said she had been nominated as the next chair of the World Bank–IMF Development Committee. Formal appointment is scheduled at the committee meeting on October 15, and the...
Takaichi Attends Government-Ruling Parties Liaison Meeting
At the first GovernmentRuling Parties Liaison Meeting since the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet was formed, Prime Minister Takaichi called for cooperation in governing as one united government and...
Minister Ibayashi’s Press Conference Summary
Minister Ibayashi reported that the Cabinet had approved a bill to amend the Specified Tanker Act and that the amended Regional Transportation Act had taken effect. In response to reports of bid...
Katayama on DOGE Review and Regional Banks
Finance Minister and Minister of State for Financial Services Katayama said she explained to Prime Minister Takaichi the policy of strengthening and deepening Japan's DOGE initiative and reviewing...
Minutes: First FY2026 Review Meeting on Social Reintegration Projects
The performance assessment of 44 social reintegration projects for FY2025 rated 37 A, six B, and one D, with no C ratings. The secretariat explained the reasons for and planned revisions to the seven...
Kihara Holds Meeting on Reviewing Tax Measures, Subsidies and Funds
On October 9, 2026, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara held the third meeting of relevant ministers and viceministers at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss how selfreview results had been reflected...
FY2026 Local Finance Council Meeting Summary (September 8)
The Local Finance Council received an explanation of the support package for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and measures to address local governments’ fiscal burden. It asked about the size of...
Katayama Briefs Cabinet Decisions and Financial Policy
Finance Minister Katayama explained that the Cabinet had approved the use of 111.9 billion yen in reserve funds to prepare for lowering the consumption tax rate on food and beverages and introducing...
Takaichi Delivers Policy Speech at 222nd Diet Session
Prime Minister Takaichi set out a policy of protecting people’s livelihoods and building a hopeful future amid changes in the international order and intensifying competition among nations, guided by...
Minister Ibayashi’s Press Briefing
Following reports that road funding had been significantly cut, reporters asked about reduced allocations of the Social Infrastructure Development Grant to Nasukarasuyama City and Nakagawa Town,...
Katayama Outlines Fiscal and Economic Priorities at Press Conference
Minister Katayama explained her policy of pursuing both a strong economy and fiscal sustainability under “responsible proactive fiscal policy.” Her priorities include measures against rising prices,...
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...
FY2025 Municipal Ordinary Account Settlements: Preliminary
Municipal fiscal conditions were compiled as of the end of August 2026 and summarized preliminarily. Revenue totaled 74.5 trillion yen and expenditure totaled 72.1 trillion yen, both increasing from...
FY Reiwa 8 Local Finance Council Summary (September 11)
The Local Finance Council deliberated on the proposed amendment to the Yubari City Financial Reconstruction Plan accompanying the September supplementary budget for Fiscal Year Reiwa 8, pursuant to...
Takaichi Holds Press Conference as Second Reshuffled Cabinet Takes Office
Following the launch of the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet, Prime Minister Takaichi outlined a policy of “responsible proactive fiscal policy,” using the Japan Growth Strategy and Regional Future...