Koizumi Attends 13th ADMM-Plus
On October 29, 2026, the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus) was held in Cebu, Philippines, with Defense Minister Koizumi in attendance. During discussions on regional and...
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16Takaichi Marks One Year as Prime Minister
On the first anniversary of her appointment, Prime Minister Takaichi cited the enactment of all 74 government bills and changes in economic indicators, and set out a policy of combining a strong...
International Policy: Ministers Katayama and Heijnen Meet (October 20, 2026)
On October 20, 2026, Minister Katayama met with Dutch Finance Minister Heijnen. They exchanged views on a wide range of global economic issues and future bilateral cooperation. This summary covers...
First Japanese ICID President Elected
On October 17, 2026, at the 77th International Executive Council meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) in Marseille, France, an election for the next president was...
Prime Minister Takaichi’s Message to the 2026 U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference
At the 2026 U.S.Japan Council Annual Conference held in Tokyo on October 15, a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was delivered by Parliamentary ViceMinister for Foreign...
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...
Kihara Holds Senior Vice-Ministers’ Meeting
On September 25, 2026, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara held a meeting of senior viceministers at the Prime Minister’s Office and called on them to carry out their duties with a sense of urgency to...
Takaichi Speaks on Japan-U.S. Summit and Related Matters
Prime Minister Takaichi explained that financial and fiscal policy were not discussed at the JapanU.S. summit. In response to remarks about the strain a weaker yen places on U.S. trade, she stated as...
North Korea Missile Information Update (Second Launch)
At around 17:54 on September 20, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The missile reached an altitude of approximately 70 km and traveled about...
Takaichi Briefs on U.S. Visit
Prime Minister Takaichi said she will attend the UN General Assembly on the 70th anniversary of Japan’s UN membership and use her general debate address to call for action on the abductions by North...
International Policy Meeting with FRB Chair Warsh (September 1, 2026)
On September 1, 2026 (Tuesday, local time), Minister Katayama met with Chair Warsh of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. This was Minister Katayama’s...
International Policy: Katayama Meets Poland’s Domanski
On September 1, 2026 (Tuesday, local time), Minister Katayama met with Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Domanski, in Ashville, North Carolina, United States. The two ministers exchanged...
Vice-Minister Yamada Meets Chilean Foreign Minister
On August 27, 2026, ViceMinister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yamada met with Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Chile, who was visiting Japan. They exchanged views on...
Prime Minister Takaichi Holds Fourth Call with Iran’s President
Prime Minister Takaichi held her fourth telephone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian, conveying Japan’s position on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing military tensions, and reaching an early...
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...
Meeting with NATO Secretary General and Indo-Pacific Partners
On July 7, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, together with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, attended a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the IndoPacific...