Vice Minister Kobayashi Visits Ground Self-Defense Force Unit for Encouragement Tokyo, Japan – On July 30, 2025, Vice Minister Kobayashi of the Ministry of Defense visited a unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) to offer words of encouragement to the service members. The visit, detailed in an update on the Ministry of Defense … Read more
U.S. Air Force Secretary Meets with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani, Discussing Bilateral Cooperation Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Defense announced today that Defense Minister Nakatani held a courtesy call with the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force on July 31st, 2025. This significant meeting underscores the robust and deepening security … Read more
Ministry of Defense and Japan Self-Defense Forces Update Senior Staff Roster Tokyo, Japan – The Ministry of Defense and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have announced the latest update to their senior staff roster, providing transparency regarding the leadership positions within the Ministry’s internal bureaus. This updated list, made public on August 1, 2025, at … Read more
Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces Announce Update to Senior Leadership Position Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces are pleased to announce an update regarding a key senior leadership role within the ministry. The official website of the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces has been … Read more
Ministry of Defense and SDF Announce Defense Minister’s Press Conference on August 1st Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Defense and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have announced the publication of details regarding the Defense Minister’s press conference held today, August 1st, at 09:02. The announcement, made available through the ministry’s … Read more
Prime Minister Ishiba Meets with Northern Youth Representatives to Discuss the Future of the Northern Territories Tokyo, Japan – July 29, 2025 – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received a delegation of young representatives from the Northern Territories yesterday at the Prime Minister’s Office. The group comprised junior high school students who are third and fourth-generation … Read more
Prime Minister Ishiba Issues Instructions Following Tsunami Advisory for Kamchatka Peninsula Tokyo, Japan – July 30, 2025 – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has today issued important directives in response to a tsunami advisory for areas near the Kamchatka Peninsula, which was affected by an earthquake. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister’s Office at … Read more
Navigating the Tax Landscape: Ministry of Finance Releases Updated “More About Taxes” Booklet for July 2025 Tokyo, Japan – July 28, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance announced today the release of its comprehensive and updated publication, “More About Taxes” (もっと知りたい税のこと), with the latest edition slated for release in July 2025. This highly anticipated booklet … Read more
Japan Ministry of Finance Announces Issuance Details for August 10-Year Government Bonds Tokyo, Japan – July 29, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Japan today released its planned issuance details for the 10-year coupon-bearing government bonds, designated as the “August Bonds.” This announcement, published at 01:30 JST, provides crucial information for investors and … Read more
Japan’s Ministry of Finance Announces Upcoming Issuance of 2-Year Government Bonds Tokyo, Japan – July 29, 2025 – The Ministry of Finance of Japan today announced its schedule for the upcoming issuance of a new series of Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs). Specifically, the Ministry will conduct a tender for the 475th Issue of 2-Year Interest-Bearing … Read more