A bill to establish a "National Intelligence Agency" to strengthen the government's intelligence functions has entered substantive deliberations in the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Affairs. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara acknowledged concerns about privacy infringement, etc., and expressed his intention to strengthen political involvement and dispel risks and concerns.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that Japan is closely monitoring Russian military movements and ensuring thorough vigilance and surveillance, following Russia's announcement that a fighter jet carrying a Kinzhal hypersonic missile flew over the Sea of Japan.

In response to the continued closure of airspace in various parts of the Middle East, which has prevented many Japanese travelers and others from leaving the region, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that he intends to do his utmost to protect Japanese nationals, including preparations for evacuation, based on the local situation.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara clarified that social media reports claiming naphtha supply would cease in June are false. He assured the public that Japan has secured the necessary quantities of the petroleum product nationwide.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that no concrete promises were made regarding the safety of the Strait of Hormuz during the recent Japan-US summit, but Japan will continue communication with relevant countries.

Japan has deployed its domestically produced long-range missiles near the East China Sea – a move that could be interpreted by Beijing as crossing a “strategic threshold”, analysts said. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Monday that the upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles would be deployed at Camp Kengun in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto by the end of this month. Army vehicles carrying the first batch of missile launchers were reportedly spotted...

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a news conference Wednesday that the central government and others are gathering information to identify the cause of the problem.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara clarified that Japan's understanding of Taiwan aligns with that of the United States, addressing discrepancies in statements following the recent Japan-US summit.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara is considering compiling a provisional budget in preparation for unforeseen circumstances, as deliberations on the new fiscal year budget continue with only a week left until the end of the fiscal year.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara announced that the government is considering support measures for gasoline, electricity, and gas prices, with an announcement expected at an appropriate time, in response to the escalating situation in Iran.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara has indicated that the government is exploring the implementation of an anti-espionage law to counter foreign influence, while emphasizing the protection of constitutional rights.