Japan-South Korea Defense Ministers’ Meeting
On October 28, 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi, visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ MeetingPlus (ADMMPlus), met with South Korean Minister of National Defense...
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29Japan-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Joint Statement
On October 28, 2026, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro met in the Philippines. They opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East...
North Korea Missile-Related Information Update
On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Defense and Cabinet Secretariat announced that North Korea had launched a suspected ballistic missile at around 12:36 p.m. that day. Japan, the United States, and...
International Policy: Lifting Asset Freezes on Taliban-Linked Individuals
Following the UN Security Council sanctions committee's removal of three individuals designated as Taliban associates and others, Japan will lift asset freeze and related measures against them. Under...
Katayama Press Conference Summary, October 20, 2026
Finance Minister Katayama explained the Financial Services Agency’s warnings to prevent customer information leaks from leading to financial losses, cybersecurity measures covering contractors, and...
Takaichi 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...
Cyber Threat Trends and Corporate Countermeasures: Naha Talk Session Registration Opens
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency (IPA), an independent administrative agency, has opened registration for its corporate event, “Cyber Threat Trends and Countermeasures Companies Should Take...
Takaichi Attends FY2026 SDF Memorial Ceremony
On October 17, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the FY2026 SelfDefense Forces Fallen Personnel Memorial Ceremony at the Ministry of Defense. She observed a moment of silence, delivered a...
Defense Minister’s Press Conference on October 13
Defense Minister Koizumi explained that Japan, the United States, and South Korea were continuing to analyze North Korea’s ballistic missiles, and said it was difficult to determine the intent behind...
13th ICEF Annual Meeting Held
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and NEDO held the 13th annual meeting of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF). Under the theme “Transition to an Electrostate and GX Through...
Japan Implements Ukraine-Related Trade Controls
In response to the international situation surrounding Ukraine, the Cabinet approved a partial amendment to the Export Trade Control Order to prohibit exports and other transfers of goods that...
North Korean Missile Launch Update
At around 6:36 a.m. on October 3, North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The government assessed that it fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic...
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...
Japan-Mongolia Defense Ministers' Meeting
On September 30, 2026, Defense Minister Koizumi met with Mongolian Defense Minister Damba Batlot in Tokyo. Minister Koizumi described Mongolia as a partner that shares Japan's values and principles,...
Takaichi Convenes First Panel on Strengthening Intelligence
On September 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi convened the first expert panel on strengthening intelligence functions at the Prime Minister’s Office. Citing the military buildup and stronger...
North Korea Missile Launch: Update
On September 20, 2026, at around 3:00 p.m., North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile northeastward from near its east coast. The missile reached an estimated maximum altitude of about 60...
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...
Defense Minister’s September 15 Press Conference
Defense Minister Koizumi reported that the SelfDefense Forces’ disaster relief mission following the Kumamoto earthquake had ended after the Kumamoto Governor requested withdrawal. He said that...
Prime Minister Takaichi Attends FY Reiwa 8 SDF Commanders’ Meeting
On September 2, 2026 (Reiwa 8), Prime Minister Takaichi attended and delivered remarks at the Fiscal Year Reiwa 8 SelfDefense Forces Commanders’ Meeting held at the Ministry of Defense. She...
Japan-U.S. Joint Committee Agreements
The Ministry of Defense announced that the JapanU.S. Joint Committee reached seven agreements on the limited or joint use of facilities and areas in connection with the joint exercise “Orient Shield...