2025-05-16 21:12:00
In order to realize regional revitalization, Prime Minister Ishiba exchanged opinions with representatives of economic organizations and asked for their cooperation in promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors to create attractive workplaces in regional areas and generate new flows of people.
2025-05-16 19:41:00
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating the details of the pension system reform bill, which was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th and submitted to the Diet. The main pillars of the bill include abolishing the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" so that part-time workers can more easily join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to aim for it to be passed in the current Diet session. In the second half of the article, experts will explain the impact of the bill on our lives in a Q&A session.
2025-05-16 19:11:00
A by-election for the Yonago City constituency of the Tottori Prefectural Assembly was announced on the 16th, and starting with this election, Tottori Prefecture has introduced a new practice requiring candidates to submit a document swearing that they will not engage in so-called "two-horsepower elections."
2025-05-16 18:59:00
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating the details of the pension system reform bill, which was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th and submitted to the Diet. The main pillars of the bill include abolishing the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" so that part-time workers can more easily join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to aim for it to be passed in the current Diet session. In the second half of the article, experts will explain the impact of the bill on our lives in a Q&A session.
2025-05-16 18:27:00
It is believed that House of Representatives Speaker Nukaga and House of Councillors Speaker Sekiguchi met to discuss how to ensure a stable succession to the throne and make adjustments toward drawing up a draft legislative package.
2025-05-16 18:20:00
A bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur was passed and enacted in the House of Councillors plenary session with a majority vote in favor from both the ruling and opposition parties.
2025-05-16 17:39:00
Amid concerns that the existence of UFOs (unidentified flying objects) poses a security issue, a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the 16th called on the Ministry of Defense to establish a specialized organization to collect and analyze information.
2025-05-16 17:38:00
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating the details of the pension system reform bill, which was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th and submitted to the Diet. The main pillars of the bill include abolishing the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" so that part-time workers can more easily join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to aim for it to be passed in the current Diet session. In the second half of the article, experts will explain the impact of the bill on our lives in a Q&A session.
2025-05-16 17:32:00
Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said he would like to see his party's plan to reduce the consumption tax rate on food to zero percent take effect in April next year. He explained that the necessary financial resources, about 10 trillion yen, could be secured by utilizing part of the government's funds.
2025-05-16 16:31:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa has indicated his intention to carefully consider which of all options will be most effective and in the national interest, and to devise a strategy ahead of the third ministerial negotiations.
2025-05-16 16:13:00
As part of efforts to improve the efficiency of administrative work, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws to digitize criminal procedures, including the request and issuance of arrest warrants and the creation of records, was passed and enacted by a majority of both ruling and opposition parties at the House of Councillors plenary session on the 16th.
2025-05-16 15:55:00
A bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur was passed and enacted in the House of Councillors plenary session with a majority vote in favor from both the ruling and opposition parties.
2025-05-16 15:39:00
A meeting was held by officials of the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax System Research Council to discuss the treatment of the consumption tax, with attendees pointing out that the tax rate reduction advocated by the opposition parties is unrealistic.
2025-05-16 15:31:00
A bill related to pension system reform, which the government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating, was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th. The main pillars of the bill include abolishing the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" so that people working part-time and other jobs can more easily join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to pass the bill in the current Diet session. In the second half of the article, experts will explain the impact of the bill on our lives in a Q&A session.
2025-05-16 15:28:00
In an effort to raise awareness of the Northern Territories issue, a special ship used for exchange programs with the Four Northern Islands will be open to the public in June at a port near the Osaka-Kansai Expo site.
2025-05-16 14:43:00
A bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur was passed and enacted in the House of Councillors plenary session with a majority vote in favor from both the ruling and opposition parties.
2025-05-16 14:29:00
Liberal Democratic Party Chief Advisor Taro Aso departed from Haneda Airport on the afternoon of the 16th to attend a mass celebrating the inauguration of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
2025-05-16 14:26:00
To mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea this year, the governments of Japan and South Korea are working to set up dedicated lanes at some airports for about a month next month to shorten the time it takes for citizens of both countries to undergo immigration checks.
2025-05-16 14:21:00
The revised Subcontracting Act, which includes provisions to prohibit purchasers from unilaterally setting unfavorable transaction prices in order to encourage fair price pass-on, was passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 16th.
2025-05-16 13:15:00
It was reported in some media that Liberal Democratic Party Senator Fusae Ota had asked local assembly members for support before the Upper House election six years ago, offering to provide funds in return. Ota denied any such allegations.
2025-05-16 13:12:00
A bill to introduce "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur was passed and enacted in the House of Councillors plenary session with a majority vote in favor from both the ruling and opposition parties.
2025-05-16 13:09:00
As part of efforts to improve the efficiency of administrative work, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws to digitize criminal procedures, including the request and issuance of arrest warrants and the creation of records, was passed and enacted by a majority of both ruling and opposition parties at the House of Councillors plenary session on the 16th.
2025-05-16 11:51:00
A bill related to pension system reform, which the government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating, was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th. The bill's main pillars include the abolition of the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" to make it easier for part-time workers to join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to pass the bill in the current Diet session.
2025-05-16 11:01:00
The government has decided to send Liberal Democratic Party Chief Advisor Taro Aso as a special envoy to the mass celebrating the inauguration of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
2025-05-16 09:27:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities May 15, 2025)
2025-05-16 09:02:00
A bill related to pension system reform, which the government and the Liberal Democratic Party have had difficulty in coordinating, was approved by the Cabinet on the 16th. The bill's main pillars include the abolition of the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income barrier" to make it easier for part-time workers to join the Employees' Pension Insurance, and the government plans to pass the bill in the current Diet session.
2025-05-16 05:48:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, the government is considering a plan for Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa to visit Washington later next week for the third round of ministerial negotiations. The government plans to expedite the creation of a strategy to achieve concrete results, including paving the way for a review of tariffs on automobiles in the next round of negotiations.
2025-05-16 04:38:00
The "security clearance" system, which limits access to information held by the government that is important for economic security to those whose trustworthiness the government has confirmed, including private individuals, came into operation on the 16th.
