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A draft by a tax panel calls for reducing the consumption tax rate to 1% for food for two years from April 2027.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 25, 2026
Interim draft on two-year food tax cut presented
The proposal calls for reducing the tax rate to 1% for food for two years from April 2027.
Former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera has warned that any deviation by U.S. President Donald Trump from his previous Taiwan stance during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping could significantly impact American allies.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 5, 2026
Japan to closely watch Trump＊s remarks on Taiwan in talks with Xi
Deviating from previous statements on the island would have a major impact on U.S. allies, former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said.
Itsunori Onodera, a senior member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said Sunday that U.S. tariffs were "a real mess" after President Donald Trump raised levies following a Supreme Court ruling that his earlier tariffs were illegal.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 22, 2026
LDP tax chief calls U.S. tariff situation ＆messy＊
Itsunori Onodera, a former defense minister who currently serves as chair of the party＊s tax research group, ruled out Japan seeking to renegotiate its trade deal with the U.S.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki criticized the formation of the new party comprising the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito and expressed doubts it would last long.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jan 16, 2026
Formation of new party sparks concern in the ruling LDP
LDP lawmakers who won their seats with support from Komeito voters in the last general election could find themselves at a disadvantage.
Former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told an NHK program Sunday that while the government was adhering to the country's three non-nuclear principles as a policy guideline, ※the question is what to do going forward.§
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 21, 2025
Senior LDP official hints at need for discussion of non-nuclear principles
The remarks by former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera were the latest signal that the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could be eyeing revisions to the principles.
Itsunori Onodera, chair of the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax System Research Commission said it is essential "to discuss the ideal form of our tax system from a perspective close to citizens, instead of presuming that tax increases are inevitable," at the party's headquarters in Nagatacho, Tokyo, on Monday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 18, 2025
LDP to consider adjustable income tax threshold
Itsunori Onodera, chair?of the LDP＊s Tax System Research Commission, said it was ※natural§ to link the income tax threshold with consumer prices.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has appointed Itsunori Onodera as chairman of its Research Commission on the Tax System.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 10, 2025
Onodera to head LDP＊s tax panel
Onodera will succeed Yoichi Miyazawa, who has served as chairman of the tax panel for a total of eight years since 2015.
The Liberal Democratic Party＊s pledges ahead of the Upper House election are in sharp contrast to those of the opposition parties, which have all promised tax cuts in various degrees.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 19, 2025
LDP pledges cash handouts and a better economy ahead of Upper House vote
※Driving Japan forward, enriching lives§ will be the ruling party＊s campaign slogan as it prepares for the upcoming Upper House election.
New farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo.
51勛圖厙 / FOCUS
May 22, 2025
＆Rice minister＊ Koizumi faces urgent task to bring prices down quickly
Lawmakers have been questioning whether auctioning stockpiled rice is really effective in bringing down prices.
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator, arrives in Washington on Wednesday for talks with U.S. officials.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2025
EV charging format to be discussed in Japan-U.S. tariff talks
The U.S. side has taken issue with Japan＊s subsidies for developing CHAdeMO stations, but not for foreign designs such as those of U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla.
Liberal Democratic Party Policy Chief Itsunori Onodera (center) speaks at a think tank event Monday in Washington.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Apr 29, 2025
Japan worries Trump tariffs will push countries toward China
Many nations are looking to negotiate with the U.S. over the Trump administration＊s reciprocal tariffs, which could undermine security in the region.
Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Itsunori Onodera speaks at LDP headquarters in Tokyo last October.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2025
Japan doesn＊t plan to use U.S. Treasurys as tariff talk leverage
Causing market disruption ※is certainly not a good idea,§ Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Itsunori Onodera said.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a session of parliament on Thursday afternoon.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 14, 2025
Budget talks intensify between ruling coalition and opposition parties
The minority government is looking to pass its budget by March 2 to give Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba some breathing room.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba answers questions during a Lower House budget committee meeting on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jan 31, 2025
LDP gets a taste of life with an opposition-led budget committee
A move to summon a former LDP faction accountant risks upsetting the party＊s parliamentary timetable and exposing it to criticism.
LDP policy chief Itsunori Onodera, Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama, Vice President Yoshihide Suga, Shunichi Suzuki, chairman of the general affairs council, and Shinjiro Koizumi, chairman of the election committee, at the party's headquarters on Monday
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 30, 2024
Ishiba announces new leadership lineup ahead of general election
The appointments seem to reflect Ishiba＊s desire to maintain internal party harmony ahead of a general election and reward those who have supported him.
Former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera
51勛圖厙
Dec 25, 2023
Japan must further ease arms export rules, ex-defense chief says
Itsunori Onodera said he would press ahead with ruling coalition discussions on broadening the scope of allowable exports.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
Feb 16, 2023
Japan and Taiwan should share intel on China balloon threat, says ex-defense chief
Some of Japan＊s islands are within 100 kilometers of Taiwan, so their aircraft and ships often operate in close proximity.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Counterstrike abilities essential for Japan＊s defense, government panel to report
The panel is slated to submit its recommendations to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at its fourth meeting, on Monday.
51勛圖厙
Mar 8, 2022
Reactor restarts could be ＆best option＊ for Japan to ride out energy shortages, senior LDP lawmaker says
Joining a U.S.-led import embargo on Russian oil would hit Japan hard, but nuclear energy could help ease any blow, former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said.
51勛圖厙
Jul 31, 2020
LDP policymakers say Japan should have missile base-striking ability
The team of policymakers came up with the proposal as part of ways to strengthen the country＊s deterrence against North Korean missile threats.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
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Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
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