TOKYO, Aug. 8 -- Japanese Law Translation issued the following news: In order to prevent the recurrence of fraudulent insurance claims cases and insurance premium adjustment practices, the system for large-sized shared non-life insurance agencies and insurance companies, etc., will be strengthened and the scope of prohibited acts regarding the conclusion of insurance contracts, etc., will be expanded, with regard to ensuring customeroriented businesses conduct and realizing a healthy competitiv...
TOKYO, Aug. 8 -- Japanese Law Translation issued the following news: Background/Necessity Summary of the Bill The government aims to have the Science Council of Japan, as the best academy in the world, contribute to the welfare of the people and the development of Japan through the improvement and development of science and the achievements of science. In order to strengthen the functions of the Science Council, we will proceed with deliberations on the necessary legislation for the Science Cou...
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 7, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the Policy Roundtable of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office. At the meeting, the participants engaged in discussions on the guidelines for FY2026 budget requests. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release: On Thursday, August 7th, 2025, Minister of Defense Nakatani held a video conference with Ahn Gyu-Back, Minister of National Defense of the ROK. Minister Nakatani extended his heartfelt congratulations to Minister Ahn on his appointment as Minister of National Defense of the ROK. Minister Nakatani also stated that he would like to work closely with Minister Ahn to strengthen Japan-ROK and Japan-ROK-U.S. def...
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 6, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba held an exchange of views with representatives of the industrial community in Hiroshima Prefecture regarding U.S. tariff measures. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: Eighty years ago today, the violent explosion of a single atomic bomb deprived people said to number well more than 100,000 of their precious lives. Even those who escaped death suffered hardships beyond description. As prime minister, I reverently express my sincere condolences to the souls who were victims of the atomic bomb. I also extend my heartfelt sympathy to those still suffering even now from the aftereffec...
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 6, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Memorial Park in the City of Hiroshima. Approximately 55,000 people including atomic bomb survivors and bereaved family members, as well as representatives of 120 nations, the European Union, and international organizations such as the United Nations attended the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of ...
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) issued the following press release: The Overseas Training Cruise 2025 unit conducted a goodwill exercise with the Chilean Navy 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 promote friendship and mutual understanding with the Chilean Navy 2. Date August 5 3. Exercise Area In the vicinity of Valparaiso 4. Participating...
TOKYO, Aug. 5 -- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) issued the following press release: The JMSDF will conduct a multilateral exercise with the Royal Navy (RN), the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN), the Spanish Navy, the U.S. Navy (USN) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) as described below in order to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific". 1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities (2) To strengthen cooperation wit...
TOKYO, Aug. 5 -- JMSDF issued the following news: The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2025 (IPD25) unit conducted a trilateral exercise with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) 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 strengthen cooperation with the RAAF and the RNZAF 2. Period Aug 3 - 4 3. Exercise Area East of Australia 4. Particip...