TOKYO, Aug. 9 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 9, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki City.The ceremony, held on the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, was attended by approximately 2,600 people, including atomic bomb survivors and bereaved family members, as well as representatives of international organizations, including the United Nations, and r...
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI received a National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation from Ms. KAWAMOTO Yuko, President of the National Personnel Authority, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended the eighth meeting of the Emergency Headquarters for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Prime Minister's Office.Based on today's discussion, the Prime Minister made the following remarks.(Prime Minister TAKAICHI) Thank you all once again for your continued efforts.Today marks the tenth day since the earthquake struck.Yesterday, a fore...
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 7, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI met with Governor KOIKE Yuriko of Tokyo at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, Aug. 7 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: Forum on Promoting the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in India The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) of India will jointly host the "India Forum: Advancing International Carbon Markets for Climate Ambition, Sustainable Development and Shared Prosperity" in Delhi, India, on September 28, 2026. The forum will be co-organized by the Overseas Environ...
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. 6 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On August 6, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI attended the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony held at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima City.The ceremony, held on the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, was attended by approximately 50,000 people, including atomic bomb survivors and bereaved family members, as well as representatives of international organizations, including the...
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, 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, ...