Japan establishes National Disaster Management Agency
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Japanese Government, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Tokyo, Japan
November 2, 2026
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Japan has launched the National Disaster Management Agency to oversee disaster response and damage reduction. The agency will establish regional hubs by 2028 to improve coordination with local governments. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heads the agency, which has the authority to issue recommendations to other ministries.
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