TOKYO, July 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] (Prime Minister Takaichi ) At approximately 4:27 p.m. today, an earthquake with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture occurred. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Hikawa Town, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and strong tremors were felt across a wide area of Kyushu. A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Ariake Sea, and tsunami waves of approximat...
TOKYO, July 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] * Assess the state of affairs regarding damage as soon as possible.* Act in close coordination with local governments and, under the principle of prioritizing human life above all else, spare no effort in our emergency disaster responses, including saving lives and rescuing disaster victims, with the Government working as one.* Provide information to the public regarding evacuation and ...
TOKYO, July 28 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: The Japan Patent Office (JPO) provided a face-to-face Examination Practice Training Program for the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) Thailand for a total of five days from July 15 to 21, 2026. The program was a follow-up to examination practice training for DIP new examiners delivered in 2023 and 2024. In parallel, we also provided Examination Practice Training Programs in the field of green technology and chemistry for a...
TOKYO, July 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] [Opening Statement by Prime Minister Takaichi] Good evening, everyone, and thank you for being here. About a year ago, at the time of the House of Councillors election last July, I was simply one member of the House of Representatives, not holding an official post in either the Government or the House. Even so, many candidates asked me to deliver speeches in support of their campaigns...
TOKYO, July 27 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: In the JPO Quick Reads, KITAMURA Hiroki, Director-General, Patent and Design Examination Department, briefly introduces the JPO initiatives and information on every Monday! In addition, we would be very grateful if you would take the time to complete "The JPO Quick Reads Reader Survey." Let me share an update on the JPO's cooperation with Vietnam! On June 19, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Commissioner KASAI of the JPO held a bilater...
TOKYO, July 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] I am truly delighted that the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Japan's 27th World Heritage property.Comprising 19 component parts, including the Asuka Palace Site and the Fujiwara Palace Site, the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara are an archaeological ensemble of the capitals of the ancient Japanese state that emerged ...
TOKYO, July 24 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: Today, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) published an English translation of the executive summary of the Progress Report 2026 for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan. For details, see the following Attachments. (Attachment) "Progress Report 2026for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan (Executive Summary)" Contact Financial Services Agency, Supervision Bureau, Asset Management Business Divisi...
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI held a meeting with chairpersons of prefectural assemblies at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI held a summit meeting with the Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, at the Prime Minister's Office.Following a Guard of Honour Ceremony, the two leaders held a summit meeting. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On July 23, commencing at 5:35 p.m. for approximately 25minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with Hon. Mr. Matthew Copper Wale, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, who is visiting Japan. * At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI extended her congratulations on Prime Minister Wale's assumption of office in May of this year. She then expressed her war...