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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
TOKYO, Oct. 20 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: Outline of the "Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition" The chrysanthemum beds within the Japanese Garden show different varieties of flowers in the unique method of display under the hut called Uwaya. Seven Uwaya flower beds and two alley flower beds are set up to harmonize with the garden landscape. We suggest you follow the path to fully enjoy the beauty of each flower bed. (Please refer to the Attachment "Pamphlet of ...
TOKYO, Oct. 20 -- Ministry of Justice issued the following information: On 15 Oct 2025, Mr. SUZUKI Keisuke, Minister of Justice of Japan, received a courtesy visit by H.E. Mr. Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Minister Suzuki and High Commissioner Grandi exchanged views on the international situation surrounding refugees, etc. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Oct. 17 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: From A.M. to P.M., Friday, October 10, 2025, JASDF spotted aircraft over the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. The aircraft was: - IL-20 intelligence gathering aircraft x 1 The Russian IL-20 intelligence gathering aircraft is different from ones previously identified by JASDF, and this is the first time JASDF has confirmed this aircraft. JASDF fighters conducted scramble to monitor the activity of this aircraft. ATTACHMENT: Ov...
TOKYO, Oct. 17 -- JASDF issued the following news: 1. Place Republic of Korea (Seoul) 2. Date From Sunday, October 19 to Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3. Purpose Participate in the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition and the program hosted by the Republic of Korea Air Force, and promote mutual understanding through meetings with the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force and others. This engagement aims to advance defense cooperation and exchanges with the Republic o...
TOKYO, Oct. 17 -- JASDF issued the following news: On October 14, General MORITA Takehiro, Chief of Staff, Koku-Jieitai (JASDF) and Lieutenant General MOMMA Masahito, Vice Chief of Staff, Koku-Jieitai held a meeting with Air Marshal Paul Lloyd CBE MSc MA MDA BEng CEng FIMechE RAF, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force. General Morita expressed his gratitude for the Royal Air Force's significant support during the Koku-Jieitai F-15 Eagles' friendly visit to North America and Europe (At...