Japan Awarded QUALSHIP21 by the USCG
The Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was recognized as an administrative authority that has continuously met the standards required under the United...
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52International Relations: FSB Letter to G20 Finance Leaders
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) issued a letter from its Chair in connection with the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and published it on its website on August 31, 2026....
Materials for the 21st CISPR H Working Group Meeting
A meeting concerning the CISPR H Subcommittee will be held in web conference format from 13:30 on Friday, July 24, 2026. The agenda consists of five items: the results of deliberations at...
International Policy: 4th Japan-Korea Finance Officials' Meeting
On August 21, 2026, the 4th JapanKorea Finance Officials' Meeting was held at Japan's Ministry of Finance in Tokyo. Japan's Ministry of Finance and Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance exchanged...
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...
Takaichi Press Conference: Nuclear Policy and Consumption Tax
Prime Minister Takaichi stated that Japan will uphold the Three NonNuclear Principles as a policy position and lead international efforts toward a society without nuclear weapons as the only country...
G7 Cyber Expert Group’s 2026 Cross-Border Coordination Exercise
The Financial Services Agency announced that the G7 Cyber Expert Group conducted the 2026 CrossBorder Coordination Exercise on July 31, 2026. A link to the press release in the original language and...
Alert to Countries, Companies, and Others Concerning North Korean IT Workers
Announced on August 3, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National center of incident readiness and strategy for cybersecurity, National Police Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of...
Japan-Canada Foreign and Defense Officials' PM Consultations Held
On July 31, the 14th JapanCanada Foreign and Defense Officials' (PM) Consultations were held in Ottawa, Canada. Officials from both Japan and Canada attended and exchanged views on security and...
Japan, U.S., South Korea and Others Issue North Korea IT Worker Alert
On July 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry jointly issued, with likeminded countries including 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...
Prime Minister Ishiba Holds Meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain
On September 19, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a 25minute meeting with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain at the Prime Minister's...
US Tech Companies Announce Major Investments Coinciding with President Trump UK Visit
Major US technology companies announced significant investment commitments to the UK market, coinciding with President Trump visit to Britain. The investment announcements include expansion of data...
アラブ・イスラム諸国、緊急首脳会議を開催
Malaysia's nonoil product exports achieved remarkable growth of 17.8% yearonyear in the second quarter, reflecting the country's diversification strategy and strengthening global market position....
U.S. Commerce Department Issues Federal Register Notice to Reduce Reciprocal Tariff Rates and Additional Tariffs on Automotive and Civil Aircraft for Japan, Effective September 16
Federal Register Publication of Tariff Rate Revisions... Federal Register Publication of Tariff Rate Revisions...
Second Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Economic Energy Dialogue Held
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the Second Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Economic Energy Dialogue. Through a multilateral economic cooperation framework with Central Asian countries...
IAEA Published Report on Fourth Safety Review Mission for ALPS Treated Water Ocean Release Since Release Began
The IAEA published a report on the fourth safety review mission for ALPS treated water ocean release since release began. Comprehensive evaluation based on international safety standards for ALPS...
Japan-EU Energy Policy Dialogue Held
On September 16, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner Murase and European Commission DirectorGeneral for Energy Jorgensen held the JapanEU Energy Policy Dialogue. This dialogue was...
Parliamentary Secretary Kato for METI Attended Belgium National Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Parliamentary Secretary Kato for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry attended Belgium National Day at the OsakaKansai Expo. He participated as a government representative in commemorative...
Many Countries Report Need for Radical or Major Political Reform, US Think Tank Survey
The Pew Research Center, a US think tank, released results on September 15, 2025, from a largescale survey on political systems across 25 countries. Conducted from January 8 to April 26, 2025, the...