Joichi Ito resigned from a publicly funded Japanese tech initiative after his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein came under scrutiny, following new details about their relationship.

A Japanese government council has begun discussions on the proper operation of the minimum wage system, following widespread delays in the implementation of revised minimum wages across various regions this year.

The Japanese government is set to become the largest shareholder in the domestic chip manufacturer Rapidus.

The Japanese government is providing 6.2 billion yen (approximately USD 41 million) to Ukraine for immediate reconstruction efforts, focusing on municipal infrastructure, healthcare, agricultural development, and public broadcasting support.

The yen fell to a two-week low against the dollar yesterday, after the Japanese government appointed two academics considered hawkish to the board of the Japanese central bank.

The Japanese government has proposed 22 personnel appointments for 11 institutions requiring parliamentary approval, including the chairman of the new Cyber Communications Information Management Committee and Bank of Japan policy board members.

The Japanese government has announced that Iranian authorities have detained a Japanese national since January 20, and Tokyo is demanding his immediate release.

The Japanese government has strongly protested China's export control measures and demanded their withdrawal.

Foreign investors are significantly increasing their investments in ultralong Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs), even as concerns about Japan's fiscal health persist.

The Japanese government has submitted a new fiscal year budget proposal totaling over 122.3 trillion yen to the parliament, marking the largest general account budget in history.

Japanese Government Bond (JGB) prices are experiencing mixed movements, reflecting divergent signals in the market.

The Japanese government will provide support to four Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand and Cambodia, to combat transnational organized crimes such as special fraud originating from the region. A signing ceremony for this initiative has been held.

Vessels are being halted, flights canceled and employees evacuated from the region.

The Japanese government is set to become the largest shareholder in the domestic chip manufacturer Rapidus, indicating strategic investment in the semiconductor industry.

The Japanese government has approved a bill to revise the student support fund law, aiming to make high school tuition free by removing income restrictions starting in April.

The Japanese government is set to acquire 10% voting rights in the Rapidus semiconductor company, along with veto power, according to Nikkei Asia.

Japanese government bonds (JGBs) experienced a decline, mirroring the downward trend observed in U.S. Treasurys.

The Japanese government in Tokyo is demanding that Iran release a Japanese citizen who was detained by Iranian authorities on January 20th, calling for his swift release.

The Japanese government has announced that an unnamed Japanese national was detained by Iranian authorities on January 20, demanding their immediate release.

The Japanese government has postponed its plan to expand the scope of those required to make a 20% copayment for nursing care until fiscal 2026, citing concerns over rising living costs.

The Japanese government has designated Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture as a 'local severe disaster' area, providing support for recovery costs after a recent earthquake caused significant damage to reclaimed farmland.

The Japanese government will provide support to strengthen medical systems in Thailand, which is struggling to cope with an increasing number of refugees fleeing the ongoing civil war in neighboring Myanmar.

The Japanese government is exploring Minamitorishima island as a potential site for an initial nuclear waste disposal survey, seeking cooperation from the local Ogasawara village administration.

The Japanese government is set to become the largest shareholder in the domestic chip manufacturer Rapidus.

A survey by a support group reveals that a Japanese government program to subsidize costs for parents accompanying hospitalized children is not being fully utilized, with only 11 municipalities implementing it this year.

The Japanese government will limit its voting rights to just over 10% in its investment in Rapidus, a company aiming for mass production of advanced semiconductors, to ensure the company can make swift management decisions.

The Japanese government's monthly economic report for February maintained its assessment that the economy is 'recovering moderately,' despite lingering impacts from US trade policies.

The Japanese government has confirmed that a Japanese national has been held in Tehran since January and is demanding his immediate release from Iranian authorities.

Japanese Government Bond (JGB) futures saw an increase amid expectations of a pause in the Bank of Japan's rate increases.

The Japanese government is using an animated video based on the folk tale 'Momotaro' to warn citizens about foreign disinformation on social media.

The Japanese government announced it will dispatch a parliamentary vice-minister from the Cabinet Office to the 'Takeshima Day' ceremony, organized by Shimane Prefecture and others, to be held on February 22.

The long-dormant Japanese government bond market is experiencing a resurgence in trading activity, with yields climbing due to growing concerns about the nation's debt.

Japanese government bond yields fell as market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate increase softened.