News about Japanese Government

A chronological collection of reports about Japanese Government, with their sources shown for comparison.

Kumamoto earthquake death toll update

The death toll from the Kumamoto earthquake is reported as 28. Search operations continue at the Nippon Paper Industries plant.

Japanese Government·July 28, 2026

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Japan Proposes GPS Tracking for Stalkers

Japan compiled emergency countermeasures to protect stalking victims. Proposals include requiring perpetrators to wear GPS tracking devices. The government is studying international precedents for tracking sex offenders.

Japanese Government·July 28, 2026

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Japan to revise security documents to bolster nuclear deterrence

Japan plans to revise three key security documents by the end of 2026. The focus is on bolstering extended nuclear deterrence provided by the U.S. in response to regional security challenges.

Japanese Government·July 2026

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Japan requested China to avoid missile route over Japanese territory

Japan asked China to avoid a missile route passing over its territory and EEZ. The missile was fired on July 6 from a submarine.

Japanese Government·July 6, 2026

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Japan's Fiscal 2025 Tax Revenue Expected to Hit Record High

Tax revenue for fiscal 2025 is expected to exceed 84 trillion yen. This marks the sixth consecutive year of record highs. Growth is driven by strong corporate earnings, inflation, and wage growth.

Japanese Government·March 31, 2026

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Japan establishes Foreign Investment Committee for economic security

The Japanese government has launched a cross-ministerial body to prescreen foreign investments. The committee aims to bolster oversight against economic security risks.

Japanese Government·June 2026

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Japan to invest 10.5 trillion yen in physical AI by 2040

The Japanese government is prioritizing 17 strategic sectors for investment. A total of 10.5 trillion yen ($65.1 billion) will be invested in physical AI by fiscal 2040.

Japanese Government·June 19, 2026

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Japan secures alternative crude oil sources amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Japan maintains July crude oil import volumes despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Purchases from non-Middle Eastern suppliers like the U.S. have increased. New sources include Azerbaijan, South Sudan, and Russia's Sakhalin.

Japanese Government·June 11, 2026

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Japanese government considers support measures amid food tax cut discussions

The government is considering support measures for the food industry, farmers, and fishermen. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of potential food tax cuts on sales and profits.

Japanese Government·6/4/2026

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Japan's population marks sharpest drop to 123 million in 2025

Japan's population fell by 3.1 million to 123,049,524. The population decline is the sharpest on record. This article contains multiple news summaries including Japan's population, US-Iran truce talks, and Nissan executive pay.

Japanese Government·5/29/2026

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Japanese Government Adjusts Supplementary Budget to 3.1 Trillion Yen

The Japanese government is adjusting the supplementary budget scale to approximately 3.1 trillion yen. The budget is intended to address the situation in the Middle East. The government aims to submit the proposal to the Diet next week and pass it by early June.

Japanese Government·5/26/2026

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Japan's economy grew 2.1% in Q1, exceeding market forecasts

Japan's real GDP grew an annualised 2.1% in Q1, surpassing the 1.7% forecast. Private consumption rose 0.3%, and net external demand contributed 0.3 percentage points to growth. Analysts warn of a slowdown due to energy supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

Japanese Government·5/19/2026

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