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An Upper House committee discusses a bill on the establishment of a secondary capital, in Tokyo on Wednesday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
JIP＊s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls
The Liberal Democratic Party no longer finds itself strictly needing the Japan Innovation Party＊s support, yet the latter＊s priorities continue to shape the parliamentary agenda.
Liberal Democratic Party's policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi speaks at a ruling parties meeting in Tokyo on July 17.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 23, 2026
Parliament extension grounds some lawmakers from overseas travel
The Lower House＊s rules committee turned down requests from senior Liberal Democratic Party officials so they would be available to respond to questions during the extension.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to Democratic Party for the People head Yuichiro Tamaki in parliament in Tokyo on July 15.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 23, 2026
How Japan＊s would-be kingmakers lost their edge
The nationalist Sanseito and the centrist Democratic Party for the People are struggling to maintain the momentum 〞 and distinct political identities 〞 that powered their rise.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing growing criticism over the lack of unity between her Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner Japan Innovation Party.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 22, 2026
Takaichi faces growing headache over LDP and JIP＊s lack of unity
Poor communication and mistrust were major sources of governance problems and parliamentary chaos that led to an extension of the current session of the Diet.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question in parliament in Tokyo last week.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
Takaichi＊s popularity dips after prioritizing controversial laws
Support for Takaichi＊s government decreased to 53% from 60% in June in an Asahi Shimbun poll, while broadcaster ANN found her popularity fell over 10 points to 49.2%.
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved the government's annual economic and fiscal policy blueprint on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 21, 2026
Cabinet approves Japan economic blueprint with BOJ independence stressed
A line in a draft of the blueprint that had suggested a weakening of central bank autonomy has been rewritten in the final version.
Ichiro Aisawa of the Liberal Democratic Party topped the list of asset holders among Lower House lawmakers who won seats in February's general election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
Lower House members＊ assets average ?32.82 million
The figure rose by ?6.09 million from the previous average disclosed in April 2025.
Team Mirai leader Takahiro Anno answers reporters' questions after the party's first convention, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 20, 2026
Team Mirai faces challenge of how to confront Takaichi administration
There is a view that the LDP and coalition partner JIP are taking advantage of the small opposition party to secure a majority vote in the House of Councilors.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a parliamentary meeting on Wednesday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
Takaichi expected to struggle during an extended Diet session
The ruling LDP and the Japan Innovation Party hopes to enact a secondary capital bill during this limited time.
The current session of parliament has been extended for eight days through July 25.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 17, 2026
Parliament extends current session through July 25
The extension will allow further discussion on a bill to establish the concept of a secondary capital.
A fan holds Japanese flags at a public viewing in Tokyo for a 2026 World Cup match in June.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 17, 2026
Upper House passes flag-desecration bill despite constitutional concerns
The law, to take effect in August, will punish anyone who publicly damages, removes or defaces the flag in a way deemed likely to cause ※extreme discomfort or disgust to others.§
Emperor Naruhito and other members of the imperial family wave to well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in February.
51勛圖厙
Jul 16, 2026
39% support imperial succession by sons of adoptees: poll
Meanwhile, 26.9% voiced opposition to the proposal, while 33.6% said neither or that they are undecided.
LDP lawmaker Itsunori Onodera (right), who chairs the National Council on Social Security, in Tokyo on Thursday
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 16, 2026
Parties agree on new benefit program but stay divided over consumption tax on food
While there is agreement to a refundable tax credit for certain workers, debate on cutting the consumption tax on food is expected to intensify.
Centrist Reform Alliance leader Junya Ogawa says a difference of opinion on the royals bill among three opposition parties won't have a large impact on ongoing merger talks between them.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 16, 2026
CDP and CRA＊s opposing stances on imperial family bills cloud prospect for merger
The CDP opposes a clause that allows future male offspring of newly reinstated members of the imperial family to become heirs.
After the suprapartisan National Conference on Social Security working-level meeting, Itsunori Onodera (left), chairperson of the LDP＊s Research Commission on the Tax System, speaks to reporters at the Diet building on Monday.
BUSINESS
Jul 14, 2026
Japan National Council chief modifies draft of new benefit program
The revision proposes concrete support measures, including benefit payments to low-income earners and people who cannot work due to diseases or disabilities, in fiscal 2029.
The administration has walked back a line in a draft document that suggested efforts might be made to influence monetary policy.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 13, 2026
Rush to reassure on BOJ independence after bonds and yen signal concern
A line from a draft policy document caused a shock and led to a quick edit and series of clarifying statements.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the conclusion of the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on June 17.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 13, 2026
Takaichi＊s first economic policy blueprint puts defense industry revival in focus
The government seeks to ※transform Japan＊s defense posture within five years§ to achieve highly autonomous and resilient operational capabilities.
The Lower House plenary session, which passed legislation on the dwindling number of imperial family members on Friday
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 10, 2026
Bills on preservation of imperial family pass Lower House
The pieces of legislation will now be deliberated in the Upper House, which is expected to clear them by the end of the current session of parliament.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration aims to enact anti-espionage legislation at an early date.
51勛圖厙
Jul 10, 2026
LDP to propose allowing warrantless communications interception
The initiative will be a major pillar of anti-espionage legislation that the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to enact soon.
Koichi Hagiuda, one of the five leading figures of a now-defunct faction once led by the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mired in a slush fund scandal, is regaining power within the party.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 10, 2026
Power struggle unfolding among ex-Abe faction members
Those who were considered to be the five leading figures of the faction, which was at the center of the LDP＊s slush fund scandal, have regained power under Takaichi.
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
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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