TOKYO, Dec. 9 -- JASDF issued the following news: From December 1 to 6, General MORITA Takehiro, Chief of Staff, Koku-Jieitai (JASDF) visited France to attend the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meeting. During the meeting, participants exchanged views with representatives of participating countries on the stable use of space, shared updates on each country's space-related efforts to deepen mutual understanding among CSpO member countries. In addition, Gen Morita ...
TOKYO, Dec. 9 -- Japan Fair Trade Commission issued the following press release: The Japan Fair Trade Commission today issued cautions to four live streamer agencies. *For more information, please visit our Japanese website. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Ministry of Justice issued the following information: On 26 November 2025, Mr. MITANI Hidehiro, State Minister of Justice of Japan, received a courtesy visit by Ms. Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). State Minister Mitani and Ms. Joubin-Bret reaffirmed to further strengthen mutual cooperation on the rulemaking in the field of civil and commercial law including dispute resolution system such as international arbi...
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On December 9, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the fifth Nihon Service Award, an award program honoring outstanding service providers, held in Tokyo. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Opening Statement by Prime Minister Takaichi] Good morning. With regard to the earthquake that occurred last night off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, we have so far received reports of 30 injuries and one residential fire. The government continues to gather information on the damage. In addition, due to this earthquake, the likelihood of a large earthquake occurring from Hokkaido to the Sanriku offshore ...
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Opening Statement by Prime Minister Takaichi] Good evening, and thank you for your continued efforts late into the night. At around 11:15 p.m. yesterday, an earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, registering a maximum intensity of 6 upper in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. Following this earthquake, Tsunami Warnings were issued for the Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwa...
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Opening Statement from Prime Minister Takaichi] Good evening. At 11:16 p.m. today, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6 upper occurred off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture. In response, the Government established the Prime Minister's Office Crisis Response Office at 11:16 p.m. I have issued the following instructions. First, to provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding the tsuna...
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: 1. Provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding the tsunami, evacuation, etc., and take thorough measures to prevent damage, such as the evacuation of residents. 2. Assess the state of affairs regarding damage as soon as possible. 3. 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 res...
TOKYO, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On December 8, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory letter to His Excellency Mr. Alassane OUATTARA, President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, who held his inauguration ceremony on the same day. 1. In her letter, Prime Minister TAKAICHI expressed her hope for Cote d'Ivoire to further serve as a driving force for regional peace, stability, and economic development under President Ou...
TOKYO, Dec. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On December 7, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi visited Ishikawa Prefecture for a site visit on recovery and reconstruction efforts following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the heavy rains. After offering flowers and observing a moment of silence at Noto Airport in Wajima City, the Prime Minister observed the landslide site in Otani Town, Suzu City, and then visited the emergency temporary housing in the same...