TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 27, 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 October Monthly Economic Report states, "The economy is recovering at a moderate pace, although close attention should be given to the ...
TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 27, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, at the Prime Minister's Office.Following a salute and ceremonial review by the guard of honor of the Self-Defense Forces, the two leaders held a summit meeting, followed by a joint press occasion. Finally, the Prime Minister hosted a lun...
TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On October 27, commencing at 11:45 a.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, who is visiting Japan, followed by a joint press occasion and luncheon. The two leaders announced "Japan-Bangladesh Joint Statement" after the Summit Meeting. 1. Open...
TOKYO, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] (Reporter) I am Takahashi from the Yomiuri Shimbun. Former Prime Minister FUKUDA Yasuo, who served as Japan's 91st Prime Minister, has passed away. Could you tell us your thoughts on his passing, including your reflections on his achievements?(Prime Minister Takaichi) I have just visited his bereaved family to pay my final respects to former Prime Minister FUKUDA Yasuo.I am deeply sad...
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: On October 23, 2026, the Asia GX (Green Transformation) Consortium (AGXC) convened its Third High-Level Meeting in Manila, the Philippines. Participants included the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), ASEAN Working Committee on Capital Market Development (WC-CMD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and financial institutions operating across Asia. The AGXC Work Plan 2026 centere...
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, at the Prime Minister's Office.Following a salute and ceremonial review by the guard of honor, the two leaders held a summit meeting. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Mr. Brett Robinson, Chair of World Rugby, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On October 23, commencing at 5:40 p.m. for approximately 20minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), who is making an Official Working Visit to Japan. * At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI extended her congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the independence of...
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On October 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a proposal from the Headquarters for National Cybersecurity Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Oct. 23 -- Statistics Bureau issued the following news: October 23,2026 No.384 The Statistical Handbook of Japan 2026 is designed to provide a clear and coherent overview of present-day Japan through statistics. It provides statistical tables, figures, maps, and photographs to portray conditions in modern-day Japan from a variety of perspectives, including demographics, economic and social trends, and culture. This Handbook is published annually in September and the latest version is ...