BASIC POLICY

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: The Takaichi Cabinet, grounded in the determination to press ahead tenaciously under any circumstances, will fully mobilize its resources to advance the following policies for the sake of the nation and the Japanese people. Bolstered by a strong and unwavering belief in the latent power and vitality of Japan and the Japanese people, the Cabinet will strive to build a strong economy, turning people's unease and ap...


STATEMENT BY PM TAKAICHI SANAE

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: Today, I was designated as the nation's Prime Minister, and a new Cabinet has been inaugurated. Bolstered by a strong and unwavering belief in the latent power and vitality of Japan and the Japanese people, I will dedicate myself completely to discharging my duty of forging a path for Japan's future. I will work resolutely for the sake of our nation and the Japanese people, filled with the determination to press ...


JPO-INPI EXAMINER EXCHANGE PROGRAM HELD

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: On October 6 to 10, 2025, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) held an *Examiner Exchange Program with the National Institute of Industrial Property of France (INPI). The Examiner Exchange Program between the two Offices started in 2020. This year the JPO hosted INPI examiners for the first time to have the program between the JPO and the INPI. Five JPO patent examiners and two INPI patent examiners participated in the program. They di...


JAPAN-U.S. BILATERAL EXERCISE

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- JMSDF issued the following press release: The Overseas Training Cruise 2025 unit conducted a bilateral exercise with the United States Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen cooperation to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific." 1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities (2) To improve interoperability between the JMSDF and the USN 2. Date October 17 3. Exercise Area In the vicinity of San Diego 4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: JS KASHIMA, JS...


CHINESE NAVY VESSELS SAILED THROUGH WATERS IN JAPAN'S SOUTHWEST.

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: At around 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, JMSDF spotted PLAN Dongdiao-class AGI x 1 (hull number 795) sailing eastward in the waters approximately 80 km west of Kuchinoerabu-jima Island. The PLAN AGI continued to sail eastward through Osumi Strait into the Pacific Ocean from October 18 to 19. At around 1:00 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025, JMSDF spotted PLAN Luyang-III-class DDG x 1 (hull number 131) sailing northeastward i...


CHINESE NAVY VESSELS SAILED THROUGH WATERS IN JAPAN'S SOUTHWEST.

TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: At around 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, JMSDF spotted the following three PLAN vessels sailing northwestward in the waters approximately 130km northeast of Miyako-jima Island. Luyang-III-class DDG x 1 (hull number 156) Luyang-II-class DDG x 1 (hull number 150) Jiangkai-II-class FFG x 1 (hull number 578) These PLAN vessels continued to sail northwestward through the waters between Okinawa Main Island and Miyako-jima Island...


National Hospital Organization - Fukuoka Issues Procurement Notice for Medical Device Data Communication Support System, 1 set

Tokyo, Oct. 21 -- National Hospital Organization - Fukuoka has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Oct 20, 2025. Here are other related details: Classification: 0022 Medical/Dental/Surgical & Veterinary Equipment 0031 Medical Instruments & Apparatus Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : Hiromi Iwasaki, Director, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 22, 31 ⑶...


Ministry of Land,Infrastructure and Transport - Fukuoka Issues Procurement Notice for R7―R9 High performance PC Lease agreement, 1 set

Tokyo, Oct. 21 -- Ministry of Land,Infrastructure and Transport - Fukuoka has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Oct 20, 2025. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : KAKISHITA Yoshihiro, Director General of Kyusyu Regional Development Bureau ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 71, 27 ⑶ Nature and quantity ...


RIKEN - Hyogo Issues Procurement Notice for Electricity used at the RIKEN Kobe Campus (East&West Area)

Tokyo, Oct. 21 -- RIKEN - Hyogo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Oct 20, 2025. Here are other related details: Classification: 0026 Miscellaneous Articles Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : Satoshi Hoshino, Director of Procurement Division, Fiscal Services and Procurement Group, RIKEN. ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 26 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the Products to be purchased : Electricity used at...


Japan Health Insurance Association - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Outsourcing to create a list of health check-up subjects A part for East Japan

Tokyo, Oct. 21 -- Japan Health Insurance Association - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Oct 20, 2025. Here are other related details: Classification: 0006 Wood & Articles of Wood; Cork & Articles of Cork; Paper Making Material; Paper and 0027 Computer Services 0053 Other Ground Transportation Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : Hiroyasu Kitagawa, the Chief Director, Japan Health ...