Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Masu explained that, based on meetings with representatives of government, business, and finance in Fukui Prefecture, the prefectural economy is recovering...
On August 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the sixth meeting of relevant senior viceministers and others on the Regional Future Strategy, as well as the report to the Prime Minister on the...
On August 28, 2026, the Bank of Japan published the contents of Vice Governor Himino’s press conference. The conference covered the current situation and challenges of Saitama Prefecture’s economy,...
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...
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the government will certify private regional management entities that systematically and concretely address the maintenance...
The Salt Station Hotel Project in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, has been certified as an excellent private urban redevelopment project plan. The project will use existing local assets to develop lodging...
The AsukaFujiwara Capitals were inscribed as Japan’s 27th World Heritage property. Their value was recognized as an archaeological site complex demonstrating the transitions of ancient state...
Although working hours are trending downward, fulltime workers find it difficult to adjust their schedules flexibly. Long working hours harm health and satisfaction, while commuting time also affects...
As the economy shifts toward one in which wages, prices, and interest rates rise, the impact on households varies by assets and liabilities, age, income, and region. While households holding equities...
The Financial Services Agency published the casebook “Regional Revitalization Initiatives Encyclopedia” on July 24, 2026, featuring efforts to create value for regional companies and promote regional...
On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi met with prefectural assembly speakers and outlined a policy to raise potential growth through domestic investment, aiming for a “Strong and Prosperous...
Japan will advance publicprivate investment, technological innovation, regional economies, and human resource development based on the Japan Growth Strategy. It will strengthen diplomacy and national...
Amid continuing population decline and concentration in Tokyo, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism supports local employment opportunities, essential services, migration...
Tourism is positioned as a strategic industry that expands exchange and related populations amid declining birthrates, population aging, and population decline, while driving regional and Japanese...
This report consolidates information collected from the regional economic departments of branches and other offices for the branch managers’ meeting held today. On July 9, 2026, the Bank of Japan...
The Fisheries Agency has opened an additional FY2026 call for applications for “Digital Fisheries Strategy Bases,” which promote regionwide digitalization from fish landings through the shipment,...
On September 19, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the Regional Revitalization Accompanying Support System Report Meeting and Individual Progress Report at the Prime Minister's Official Residence....
Germany Federal Employment Agency announced that unemployment in August 2025 exceeded 3 million for the first time since 2015, representing a 10.5year high. The unemployment rate reached 6.4%, an...
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...
The Communist Party of China and the State Council announced on August 28 the "Opinions on Promoting HighQuality Urban Development" (document dated August 15). The document notes that China\'s...