TOKYO, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] (Reporter) Prime Minister, you have just concluded a summit telephone talk with His Majesty Haitham, Sultan of Oman. Could you tell us what was discussed regarding the situation in the Middle East? Also, did your discussion touch on the ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran? (Prime Minister TAKAICHI) From 5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. today, I held my second telephone talk wi...
TOKYO, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] Today, eighty-one years ago, a single atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, claiming countless precious lives.In an instant, the city was reduced to ashes. The everyday lives of those who lived here came to an abrupt end, and the time they shared with their families, along with all their hopes and aspirations for the future, were taken away.Even those who survived were left to...
TOKYO, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] (Reporter) I would like to ask a question on behalf of the local press. My name is Usami Kanta from NHK Nagasaki.Madame Prime Minister, last month Minister of Defense KOIZUMI referred to discussions concerning nuclear weapons, prompting strong reactions from atomic bomb survivors. As the Government considers revising the National Security Strategy and the other two national security doc...
TOKYO, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 9, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki City.The ceremony, held on the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, was attended by approximately 2,600 people, including atomic bomb survivors and bereaved family members, as well as representatives of international organizations, including the United Nations, and r...
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI received a National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation from Ms. KAWAMOTO Yuko, President of the National Personnel Authority, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended the eighth meeting of the Emergency Headquarters for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Prime Minister's Office.Based on today's discussion, the Prime Minister made the following remarks.(Prime Minister TAKAICHI) Thank you all once again for your continued efforts.Today marks the tenth day since the earthquake struck.Yesterday, a fore...
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI met with Governor KOIKE Yuriko of Tokyo at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: Forum on Promoting the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in India The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) of India will jointly host the "India Forum: Advancing International Carbon Markets for Climate Ambition, Sustainable Development and Shared Prosperity" in Delhi, India, on September 28, 2026. The forum will be co-organized by the Overseas Environ...
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] * Dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public with information in a timely and appropriate manner.* Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets.* Take all possible measures for precaution, including readiness for contingencies. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The FSA published the summary of "Annual Report on Insurance Monitoring 2026," which organized the FSA's efforts from July 2025to July 2026to enhance the transparency of Insurance Supervision. * Annual Report on Insurance Monitoring 2026(summary) Contact Insurance Business Division, Supervision Bureau, Financial Services Agency Tel +81-(0)3-3506-6000 (ext. 5359, 3863) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....