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Hayashi Yoshimasa Reappointed as Chief Cabinet Secretary by Prime Minister Ishiba Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Oct. 1, 2024, reappointed Hayashi Yoshimasa as Chief Cabinet Secretary, a move that places …

Yasukuni Shrine Visits Stir Tension as Prime Minister Sends Offering on Aug. 15, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on August 15, …

Japan cabinet approves 1% consumption tax on food for two years starting April 2027 Japan’s cabinet approved a bill to cut the consumption tax on food to 1% from 8% …

Takaichi cabinet approval rating falls to the 50s after July polls Takaichi cabinet approval rating slips to roughly 50–53% in July polls, reflecting voter unease over parliamentary tactics and delayed …

Takaichi Cabinet Accused of Disregarding Parliament as Controversial Laws Passed Japan’s Takaichi Cabinet has been accused of sidelining the Diet while pushing through amendments to the Imperial Household Law and …

Takaichi Government Shifts to "Fiscal Sustainability" in Cabinet-Approved Basic Policy Japan’s new Basic Policy pivots from rigid fiscal consolidation to a multi‑year focus on fiscal sustainability, signaling a major change …

Imperial Household Law revision seen as lacking public support, poll finds A July 18-19 national poll shows 60% believe the Imperial Household Law revision lacks public understanding; cabinet approval dropped …

Reserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …

Ruling parties move to finalize Imperial Household Law amendment as Cabinet considers same-day decision LDP and Nippon Ishin finalize talks on the Imperial Household Law amendment June 30 as government …