TOKYO, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On November 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Ms. NOGUCHI Eko, Disaster Prevention Specialist Ambassador, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On November 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi unveiled the signboard of the Disaster Management Agency, attended its inauguration ceremony, and delivered an address.In her address, the Prime Minister said as follows:(Prime Minister Takaichi) Thank you all for your hard work.Today marks the establishment of the Disaster Management Agency.It is very reassuring to be able to take this new s...
TOKYO, Oct. 31 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 31, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the Memorial Service for Police Officers Who Lost Their Lives on Duty and for Citizens Who Lost Their Lives Assisting with Police Duties, held in Tokyo.The Prime Minister offered a silent prayer and delivered a memorial address, followed by the offering of a flower.In her memorial address, the Prime Minister said as follows:(Prime Mi...
TOKYO, Oct. 30 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of the City of Hiroshima, and Mr. Shiro Suzuki, Mayor of the City of Nagasaki, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Oct. 30 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the eighth meeting of the Council of Relevant State Ministers and Other Officials on the Strategy for the Future of Regions and a briefing to the Prime Minister on the Strategy for the Future of Regions at the Prime Minister's Office.At the meeting, discussions were held on reports concerning the Regional Industrial Cluster Plans and...
TOKYO, Oct. 30 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The Government of Japanissued a comment letter dated October 28, 2026, regarding the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for certain non-EU Undertakings (ESRS-40a) Exposure Draft, which was published on July 23, 2026, by EFRAG. In this comment letter, we make the following proposals regarding ESRS-40a: * In order to facilitate the incorporation by reference of group sustainability reports using juri...
TOKYO, Oct. 29 -- 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, Oct. 29 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: On October 19, 2026, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan organized the Japan Global Capital Markets Conference in Tokyo. The Conference, held as part of Japan Weeks 2026, was organized under the theme "Maintaining Trust While Enabling the Continued Evolution of Capital Markets", bringing together the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), regulators, market participants, and experts ...
TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 28, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Prime Minister's Office.Following a salute and guard of honor ceremony by the Self-Defense Forces, the two leaders held a summit meeting, followed by a joint press announcement. They then received a courtesy call from Japanese and German ...
TOKYO, Oct. 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On October 28, commencing at 6:10 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a Japan-Germany Summit Meeting with H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, who is visiting Japan, followed by a joint press announcement. In addition, the two leaders exchanged views with the German economic delegation accompanying Chanc...