TOKYO, July 27 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] [Opening Statement by Prime Minister Takaichi] Good evening, everyone, and thank you for being here. About a year ago, at the time of the House of Councillors election last July, I was simply one member of the House of Representatives, not holding an official post in either the Government or the House. Even so, many candidates asked me to deliver speeches in support of their campaigns...
TOKYO, July 27 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: In the JPO Quick Reads, KITAMURA Hiroki, Director-General, Patent and Design Examination Department, briefly introduces the JPO initiatives and information on every Monday! In addition, we would be very grateful if you would take the time to complete "The JPO Quick Reads Reader Survey." Let me share an update on the JPO's cooperation with Vietnam! On June 19, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Commissioner KASAI of the JPO held a bilater...
TOKYO, July 26 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] I am truly delighted that the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as Japan's 27th World Heritage property.Comprising 19 component parts, including the Asuka Palace Site and the Fujiwara Palace Site, the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara are an archaeological ensemble of the capitals of the ancient Japanese state that emerged ...
TOKYO, July 24 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: Today, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) published an English translation of the executive summary of the Progress Report 2026 for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan. For details, see the following Attachments. (Attachment) "Progress Report 2026for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan (Executive Summary)" Contact Financial Services Agency, Supervision Bureau, Asset Management Business Divisi...
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI held a meeting with chairpersons of prefectural assemblies at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional translation] On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister TAKAICHI held a summit meeting with the Hon. Matthew Cooper Wale, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, at the Prime Minister's Office.Following a Guard of Honour Ceremony, the two leaders held a summit meeting. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
TOKYO, July 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: [Provisional Translation] On July 23, commencing at 5:35 p.m. for approximately 25minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with Hon. Mr. Matthew Copper Wale, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, who is visiting Japan. * At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI extended her congratulations on Prime Minister Wale's assumption of office in May of this year. She then expressed her war...
TOKYO, July 22 -- Financial Services Agency issued the following press release: The Financial Services Agency of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange have finalized the 2026 revision of the Corporate Governance Code. Please also refer to the Tokyo Stock Exchange website here. Finalization of the 2026 Revision and Overview of the Public ConsultationThe Expert Panel on the Revision of the Corporate Governance Code (Chair: Yuri Okina, Senior Fellow, The Japan Research Institute, Limited), began di...
TOKYO, July 21 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news: Commissioner KASAI and Deputy Commissioner YASUDA met with IP offices and other related parties from over 20 countries and regions*1 as part of their participation in the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO held in Geneva, Switzerland. The JPO confirmed its continued cooperation on intellectual property administration with each office and exchanged information on the latest initiatives. The JPO a...
TOKYO, July 21 -- Ministry of the Environment issued the following news: The 5th AZEC International Conference to Develop Carbon Markets Held in Hiroshima 　The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan co-hosted the 5th Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) International Conference to Develop Carbon Market (AZEC-DCM) in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture on July 15, 2026. The energy and environment ministries of AZEC partner countr...