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SECURITY LAWS

Ground Self-Defense Force personnel during a training exercise in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in May 2024.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Apr 4, 2026
Japan conducted foreign weapons protection 11 times in 2025
The foreign military asset protection activities were carried out under national security-related laws for the U.S. and British militaries.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Izumo helicopter carrier (back) leaves Yokosuka port in Kanagawa Prefecture for an escort mission with the United States in May 2017.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 30, 2026
Japan marks a decade since landmark security legislation took effect
The legislation ¡ª and what it allows Japan to do ¡ª has come under the spotlight amid the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
Japan has moved in a decade from pacifist protest to broad acceptance of stronger defense, driven by regional threats and doubts about U.S. protection.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 16, 2025
What¡¯s left of Japan¡¯s pacifism meets reality
Despite the ruling LDP¡¯s struggles in recent years, it¡¯s striking how little support has shifted to traditional left-leaning parties that oppose revising the pacifist Constitution.
The government plans to include information vital to economic security in a draft revision to the operational standards for the law on the protection of specially designated secrets.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Dec 11, 2025
Japan to add economic security to scope of designated secrets
The government hopes to enhance information security by operating the specially designated secrets system in conjunction with the security clearance program.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks in an interview at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
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Nov 2, 2025
Kihara vows bold revision of security documents
The Takaichi administration, inaugurated Oct. 21, aims to revise the documents next year.
Former Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Edano speaks at a meeting in Saitama on Oct. 25.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Oct 31, 2025
CDP signals change of position on security legislation
Former leader Edano¡¯s remarks surprised some party members and supporters because they affect the party¡¯s foundation.
The Izumo destroyer docks at a port in Singapore after completing a mission to escort a U.S. vessel under Japan's security laws, in May 2017.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Sep 19, 2025
10 years on, security laws continue to boost Japan-U.S. defense ties
The laws, enacted in 2015, allow Japan to exercise its right to collective self-defense and have helped the SDF expand its activities with like-minded countries.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as first lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe look on while on board the Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Kaga, stationed at the Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 28, 2019.
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May 16, 2025
SDF activities expand 10 years after key security legislation
Japan has enhanced cooperation with the United States and other friendly nations in the face of challenges such as China¡¯s maritime expansion.
The Upper House passes a security clearance bill on Friday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 10, 2024
Japan¡¯s parliament enacts new economic security clearance bill
The new law will work in conjunction with an existing law on the protection of specially designated secrets.
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / FOCUS
May 7, 2024
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan¡¯s new security bill sparks little debate
Some point to a shift in the nation¡¯s security stance, while opposition party lawmakers indicate a general apathy among the media to cover the story.
Members of the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. armed forces carry national flags during the opening ceremony of joint military exercises in Taguig, Philippines, in October 2022.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 27, 2023
How Japan can make the most of its latest diplomatic tool
Japan recently decided to establish a policy of Official Security Assistance. But how can it ensure its success?
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Oct 5, 2022
North Korean missiles targeting U.S. could be shot down by Japan
If a missile like the one fired Tuesday, capable of reaching Guam, had been headed for U.S. territory, Japan could have downed it citing the right to collective self-defense.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 16, 2021
Tokyo and Canberra quietly reach a major security milestone
Japan and Australia reached a major milestone in their security relationship when, for the first time ever, the SDF executed an ¡®asset protection¡¯ mission with a non-U.S. military unit.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 28, 2021
Japan¡¯s newfound boldness on defending Taiwan
Japan¡¯s increasing concern with China¡¯s intimidation of its neighbors has triggered a shift toward a greater willingness to publicly align its national interests with the security of Taiwan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / the Argument: foreign investment
Jan 6, 2020
Will tighter foreign exchange law make Japan secure?
The Argument is a feature dedicated to promoting dialogue and deeper understanding of contentious issues by introducing various viewpoints.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / the Argument: foreign investment
Jan 6, 2020
Japan¡¯s foreign exchange law: New curbs on global investors won¡¯t serve Japan¡¯s broader national interests
The Argument is a feature dedicated to promoting dialogue and deeper understanding of contentious issues by introducing various viewpoints.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / the Argument: foreign investment
Jan 6, 2020
Japan¡¯s foreign exchange law: Stricter investment rules a boon to allies, economic security
The Argument is a feature dedicated to promoting dialogue and deeper understanding of contentious issues by introducing various viewpoints.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 22, 2019
The Jack Bauers of Europe love facial recognition
As regulators wake up to the threat of this technology, governments are pushing back with an unconvincing public-safety defense
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Apr 29, 2019
Japan¡¯s peaceful Heisei Era leaves legacy of change, growth and tragedy
Emperor Akihito¡¯s abdication Tuesday will end the three-decade Heisei Era that began on Jan. 8, 1989, a day after he inherited the throne upon the death of his father, Emperor Showa.
WORLD
May 31, 2018
Australia to review spy laws amid concerns over Chinese influence, top government legal officer says
Australia will review its espionage laws, the government¡¯s chief legal officer said this week, as the country seeks to strengthen spy agencies strained by juggling counter-terror work and worries about China¡¯s rising influence.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
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.
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Inside Toho Archive¡¯s mission to save Japan¡¯s cinematic memory
The goal of restoration is not to artificially upscale but to return the film to the condition it was in ¡°the very first day it appeared in the world,¡± says Nobushige Toshima, president and sales division manager of Toho Archive.
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.

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