Ministry

MEXT Finds Violation of Political Neutrality in Education After Henoko Boat Accident MEXT finds Doshisha Kokusai High School breached political neutrality in education following the Henoko boat overturning that killed …

MEXT Rules Doshisha Kokusai Field Trip to Henoko Violated Law After Henoko Accident; Bereaved Father Urges Transparency Japan’s education ministry found the Doshisha Kokusai High School Henoko field trip violated …

MEXT Proposes Overhaul of Japanese Language Curriculum to Boost Literature Study MEXT to revise Japanese language curriculum for 2032 to revive literature study and strengthen students’ reading, writing and communication …

Japan to Tackle Outsourcing Employment for People with Disabilities After Reports of Poor Working Conditions Japan to regulate outsourcing employment for people with disabilities after probes found isolated work, unpaid …

Justice Ministry Proposes Ban on Prosecutor Appeals to Allow Retrials Japan’s Justice Ministry proposes a ban on prosecutor appeals to grant retrials, prompting LDP debate over whether the measure should …

Finance Ministry Says Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension to Sapporo Could Be Suspended After ¥1.2 Trillion Cost Rise Finance Ministry warns Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo may be suspended after estimate of …

Justice Ministry Panel Endorses Generative AI Voice Rights for Celebrities Justice Ministry panel backs protection for celebrities’ voices under publicity and portrait rights amid generative AI misuse; guidelines due summer …

Japan Proposes Multilingual Warnings at Railroad Crossings After Fatal Tourist Accident Japan moves to add multilingual warnings and pictograms at railroad crossings after a foreign tourist was struck and killed …

Finance Ministry Warns Japanese Government Bond Interest Payments Could Triple by Fiscal 2035 Finance Ministry warns Japanese government bond interest payments could reach ¥45.2 trillion by FY2035 and higher borrowing …