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....
TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] [Opening Statement by Prime Minister TAKAICHI]Good afternoon.First of all, I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and extend my heartfelt sympathies to their bereaved families. My thoughts are also with everyone affected by this disaster.Earlier today, I conducted an aerial inspection over Mashiki Town, Kashima Town, ...
TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 3, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI visited Kumamoto Prefecture to inspect the damage caused by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.The Prime Minister conducted an aerial inspection from the Takayubaru Vice-Camp of the Japan Self-Defense Force in Kumamoto Prefecture. She then visited an evacuation shelter in Hikawa Town, where she encouraged Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel and exc...
TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: Registration of "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites" and Protected Areas on International Databases 1. The Ministry of the Environment of Japan launched a certification scheme in FY2023 for "Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites" as part of its efforts to promote OECMs in Japan. The scheme certifies areas where biodiversity conservation is achieved through private sector and other initia...
TOKYO, July 31 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The Financial Services Agency (FSA) published a "Report on the Monitoring and Analysis of Deposit-Taking Financial Institutions." This report summarizes the FSA's prudential supervisory activities of deposit-taking financial institutions inBusiness Year (BY) 2025 (fromJuly 2025 toJune 2026) on the following topics: * (1) Trends in deposits after Japan's policy interest rate was raised; * (2) Trends in real est...
TOKYO, July 30 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: Since 2019, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has continuously published analytical reports on system failures occurring at financial institutions. In June 2025, the FSA reorganized the report and published it as the "Analytical Report on IT Resilience in the Financial Sector". This year, the FSA has prepared this report, with a view to contributing to the enhancement of IT resilience in the financial sector, taki...
TOKYO, July 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On July 29, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI held the second meeting of the National Council on Social Security at the Prime Minister's Office.At the meeting, the participants discussed the draft interim report. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, July 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On July 29, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.Regarding the assessment of the current state of the Japanese economy, the July Monthly Economic Report states, "The economy is recovering at a moderate pace, although close attention should be given to the impact...
TOKYO, July 29 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] (Reporter) I am Sho, with the Fuji Television Network. Madame Prime Minister, thank you for taking my question. Yesterday, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 struck Kumamoto Prefecture, causing extensive damage, including fatalities and injuries. As Prime Minister, what will be your approach to responding to this earthquake?(Prime Minister TAKAICHI) Regarding the 202...