Public Policy & Governance
Latest news and updates on public policy & governance for expats in Japan
China-Japan Tensions Escalate: Trade Events Cancelled, Safety Concerns Rise
China-Japan relations have sharply deteriorated after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, leading to cancelled trade events, postponed trilateral meetings, ...
Security Breaches at Nuclear Plants Raise Safety Concerns for Japan Residents
Security breaches at two nuclear plants and debates over Japan's non-nuclear principles raise safety concerns. Falsified records and mishandled classi...
China-Japan Relations Plummet: Travel Warnings and Seafood Ban Hit Economy
China has issued travel warnings and halted Japanese seafood imports following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, impacting tourism and trade sectors where...
Japan-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan Remarks: What Expats Should Know
Japan-China diplomatic tensions escalated after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with China demanding retraction. November 18 talks ended in stalemate, w...
Takaichi Government's Fiscal Expansion Triggers Market Turbulence in Japan
The Takaichi administration's aggressive fiscal policy sparked market volatility on November 18, with stocks falling 1,600 points and bond yields hitt...
Japan-China Tensions Escalate: What Foreign Residents Need to Know
Japan-China tensions over Taiwan remarks have triggered travel warnings, with China discouraging visits to Japan. Japanese embassy alerts citizens in ...
Japan Unveils 17 Trillion Yen Economic Package to Combat Rising Costs
Japan's government is finalizing a 17 trillion yen economic stimulus package focused on utility subsidies to combat rising living costs, with benefits...
Japan-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan Comments, Affecting Students
China warns citizens about studying in Japan following PM Takaichi's Taiwan comments, escalating diplomatic tensions. Japan's Foreign Ministry is moni...
China Issues Japan Travel Advisory: What Foreign Residents Should Know
China advised citizens to avoid Japan travel, with airlines offering free cancellations. Foreign residents in tourism sectors may face economic impact...
Japan Expands Gasoline Subsidies to Ease Rising Fuel Costs for Drivers
Japan expands gasoline subsidies to oil wholesalers from November 13, pushing prices lower after reaching 173.5 yen per liter. The automatic relief be...
China-Japan Tensions Flare Over Taiwan Remarks and Diplomatic Threats
China-Japan relations have sharply deteriorated after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks prompted threats from China's Osaka consul general. Beijing defende...
US Tariffs Squeeze Japanese Automakers as Government Plans Economic Response
US tariffs have reduced Japanese automaker profits by over 40%, prompting government plans for economic countermeasures focusing on AI, semiconductors...
Japan Announces New Relief Measures for Electricity, Gas, and Food Costs
Japan's government is preparing winter relief for electricity and gas bills plus food cost support through municipal grants. Consumption tax cuts rema...
Japan Launches Regional Development Strategy and Rice Voucher Program
Japan's government is establishing a Prime Minister-led task force for regional economic development while planning rice vouchers as part of economic ...
Japan Shifts Economic Policy: Budget Reforms and Fiscal Target Changes
Japan's government is reconsidering fiscal targets, reviewing SME subsidies, and appointing pro-stimulus economic advisors. Changes may affect healthc...
Japan's Major Events Face Budget Overruns and Venue Relocations
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya faces costs exceeding triple original estimates, while Osaka Expo exhibits relocate to Awaji Island and Yokohama prepar...