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Japan is considering including in its revised three key security-related documents plans to study and research the possibility of introducing a nuclear submarine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/13/japan/politics/nuclear-submarine-study-split/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #defense #securitylaws #submarines #ldp #defenseministry #nipponishinnokai

The autumn session of parliament could prove to be Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's defining political moment and determine her political fortunes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/04/japan/politics/autumn-parliament-sessions-preview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #taxes #consumptiontax #budgets #japaneseeconomy #sanaetakaichi #ldp #nipponishinnokai #hidekimurai #diet

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/11018/ JIP takes sharper nuclear stance than LDP in security proposals #AsiaPacific #Defense #DIET #LDP #NIPPONISHINNOKAI #NuclearWeapons #SanaeTakaichi #SUBMARINES

In an interview, former Japan Innovation Party leader Nobuyuki Baba said the JIP's alliance with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party will last only if both sides keep delivering on their agreed upon policies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/29/japan/politics/jip-baba-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba #ldp #sanaetakaichi

The Japan Innovation Party is likely to be given its first ministerial post when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffles her Cabinet, a move that could be a double-edged sword for the junior ruling coalition partner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/09/japan/politics/japan-innovation-party-cabinet-minister/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba #osaka #fumitakefujita #hiroshinakatsuka

LDP and JIP agree to drop special ward requirement for secondary capital

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), agreed Tuesday that the…
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https://www.europesays.com/japan/85313/

Sanae Takaichi: What the Foreign Media Gets Wrong About Her

With Sanae Takaichi elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on October 4, 2025, foreign media outlets…
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https://www.europesays.com/japan/84975/

The governors of Hokkaido and Osaka have agreed to cooperate on realizing a secondary capital concept in which both prefectures would have backup capital functions in the event of a large-scale disaster in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/31/japan/politics/osaka-hokkaido-secondary-capital/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #osaka #hokkaido #hirofumiyoshimura #naomichisuzuki #nipponishinnokai

Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept

SAPPORO – The governors of Hokkaido and Osaka Prefecture met in Sapporo on Monday and agreed to cooperate on realizing a secondary capital concept in which both of their prefectures would have backup capital functio…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1532940/hokkaido-and-osaka-governors-meet-to-discuss-secondary-capital-concept/

Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept

SAPPORO – The governors of Hokkaido and Osaka met in Sapporo on Monday and agreed to cooperate on…
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https://www.europesays.com/japan/83032/

https://www.alojapan.com/1532940/hokkaido-and-osaka-governors-meet-to-discuss-secondary-capital-concept/ Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept #HirofumiYoshimura #Hokkaido #NaomichiSuzuki #news #NipponIshinNoKai #Osaka #OsakaNews #大阪 #大阪府 SAPPORO – The governors of Hokkaido and Osaka Prefecture met in Sapporo on Monday and agreed to cooperate on realizing a secondary capital concept in which both of their prefectures would have backup capital functions in the event of a large-scale natural disaster in Tokyo. The

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to soon decide on Cabinet and LDP executive changes as her administration looks to shore up public support and strengthen its position before the autumn session of parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/27/japan/politics/cabinet-ldp-reshuffle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #taroaso #toshimitsumotegi #nipponishinnokai #hirofumiyoshimura #shunichisuzuki #okinawa

To solidify her position as Liberal Democratic Party president, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi needs Taro Aso — the party's vice president and kingmaker — to be in her corner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/14/japan/politics/aso-takaichi-relations-ldp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #taroaso #shunichisuzuki #ldp #nipponishinnokai #dpp

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering reshuffling her Cabinet and the executive lineup at the Liberal Democratic Party as soon as September, with all eyes on the party post of secretary-general. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/09/japan/politics/japan-cabinet-ldp-reshuffles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #cabinet #nipponishinnokai

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a plan Thursday to lower the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1% for a two-year period starting next April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/30/japan/politics/takaichi-decision-tax-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #nipponishinnokai #consumptiontax #taxes #food #shunichisuzuki

With the extended parliamentary session concluded after an agreement was reached on a bill to establish a second capital outside Tokyo, the race among local governments for that position is heating up. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/28/japan/politics/second-capital-race/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #hokkaido #aichi #fukuoka #hiroshima #osaka #nipponishinnokai #tokyo #yurikokoike #hirofumiyoshimura

With secondary-capital bill passed, competition between cities heats up

With the extended parliamentary session concluded after an agreement was reached on a bill to establish a second capital outside Tokyo, the race among local governments for that posit…
#Japan #JP #Osaka #Aichi #Fukuoka #HirofumiYoshimura #Hiroshima #Hokkaido #news #NipponIshinnoKai #osakanews #Tokyo #YurikoKoike #大阪 #大阪府
https://www.alojapan.com/1517088/with-secondary-capital-bill-passed-competition-between-cities-heats-up/

https://www.alojapan.com/1517088/with-secondary-capital-bill-passed-competition-between-cities-heats-up/ With secondary-capital bill passed, competition between cities heats up #Aichi #Fukuoka #HirofumiYoshimura #Hiroshima #Hokkaido #news #NipponIshinNoKai #Osaka #OsakaNews #Tokyo #YurikoKoike #大阪 #大阪府 With the extended parliamentary session concluded after an agreement was reached on a bill to establish a second capital outside Tokyo, the race among local governments for that position is heating up. In addition to Osaka, where ruling coalition

JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi entered the final days of an extended parliamentary session Thursday still trying to secure passage of legislation establishing a secondary capital, while talks on immediate economic relief remained stalled. The bi…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1516366/jips-priorities-take-center-stage-even-as-household-relief-stalls/

https://www.alojapan.com/1516366/jips-priorities-take-center-stage-even-as-household-relief-stalls/ JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls #jcp #LDP #news #NipponIshinNoKai #Osaka #OsakaNews #SanaeTakaichi #大阪 #大阪府 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi entered the final days of an extended parliamentary session Thursday still trying to secure passage of legislation establishing a secondary capital, while talks on immediate economic relief remained stalled. The bill, under debate in the Upper House, helped trigger the gov

The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government – The Diplomat

On the day of a snap winter election – one that would ultimately end in a landslide victory for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – Takaichi  Sanae sto…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1515730/the-power-behind-japans-takaichi-government-the-diplomat/

The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government – The Diplomat

On the day of a snap winter election – one that would ultimately end in a landslide victory…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #EastAsia #HirofumiYoshimura #Japansecurityreform #Japanese #LDP-NipponIshincoalition #NIPPONISHINNOKAI #Politics #TakaichiSanae #Takaichisecuritypolicy
https://www.europesays.com/japan/63361/

https://www.alojapan.com/1515730/the-power-behind-japans-takaichi-government-the-diplomat/ The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government – The Diplomat #EastAsia #HirofumiYoshimura #Japan #JapanNews #JapanSecurityReform #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LDPNipponIshinCoalition #news #NipponIshinNoKai #politics #TakaichiSanae #TakaichiSecurityPolicy On the day of a snap winter election – one that would ultimately end in a landslide victory for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) – Takaichi  Sanae stood alongside two men. They were not members

https://www.europesays.com/3151146/ The Power Behind Japan’s Takaichi Government – The Diplomat #EastAsia #HirofumiYoshimura #japan #JapanSecurityReform #LDPNipponIshinCoalition #NipponIshinNoKai #Politics #TakaichiSanae #TakaichiSecurityPolicy

Lawmakers remained divided Friday over a secondary capital bill, prompting talk of another extension of parliament and an opposition leader threatening a no-confidence motion against Sanae Takachi's government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/24/japan/politics/last-day-diet-session/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #diet #osaka

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is still trying to secure passage of legislation establishing a secondary capital before parliament's extension ends, while talks on economic relief for households remained stalled. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/23/japan/politics/japan-innovation-party-diet-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #sanaetakaichi #osaka #jcp

JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls https://www.byteseu.com/2220507/ #Japan #JCP #LDP #NipponIshinNoKai #Osaka #SanaeTakaichi

https://www.europesays.com/3148702/ JIP’s priorities take center stage even as household relief stalls #japan #JCP #LDP #NipponIshinNoKai #Osaka #SanaeTakaichi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces growing criticism over the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party's lack of unity after their disagreements led to an extension of the current session of parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/22/japan/politics/ldp-jip-problems/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #osaka #sanaetakaichi #hirofumiyoshimura

Parliament extends current session through July 25

Parliament approved an eight-day extension after lawmakers ran out of time Friday to debate a controversial bill the…
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https://www.europesays.com/japan/60141/

Parliament has extended its current session through July 25 in order to further discuss a bill on establishing a secondary capital outside of Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/17/japan/politics/diet-extension-july-25/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #diet #ldp #jip #nipponishinnokai #sanaetakaichi

Japan's Upper House passed legislation that criminalizes the desecration of the national flag, with support from parts of the opposition despite concerns that the measure could infringe on freedom of expression. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/17/japan/politics/flag-desecration-bill-pass/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #diet #ldp #constitution #nipponishinnokai #hinomaru #dpp #sanseito #cdp

Upper House passes flag-desecration bill despite constitutional concerns

The Upper House on Friday passed legislation criminalizing the desecration of Japan’s national flag, with support from parts…
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https://www.europesays.com/japan/59757/

Upper House passes flag-desecration bill despite constitutional concerns

The Upper House on Friday passed legislation criminalizing the desecration of Japan’s national flag, with support from parts of the opposition despite concerns that the measure could infringe on freedom of expression.…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1512983/upper-house-passes-flag-desecration-bill-despite-constitutional-concerns/

https://www.alojapan.com/1512983/upper-house-passes-flag-desecration-bill-despite-constitutional-concerns/ Upper House passes flag-desecration bill despite constitutional concerns #CDP #constitution #diet #DPP #HINOMARU #Japan #JapanNews #LDP #news #NipponIshinNoKai #sanseito The Upper House on Friday passed legislation criminalizing the desecration of Japan’s national flag, with support from parts of the opposition despite concerns that the measure could infringe on freedom of expression. The law will punish anyone who publicly damages, removes o

As Japan prepares to revise key security documents, ruling coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party is pitching acquiring nuclear-powered submarines and a possible review of the nation's nonnuclear principles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/09/japan/politics/maehara-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #seijimaehara #nipponishinnokai

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura have agreed to postpone parliamentary debate of a bill to reduce the number of seats in the Lower House to a later session of parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/08/japan/politics/ldp-jip-compromise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #hirofumiyoshimura #ldp #nipponishinnokai #osaka

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is facing questions about whether to extend the current parliamentary session, set to end July 17, to allow more time for debate, especially on two controversial bills. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/07/japan/politics/two-bills-ldp-jip/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai

As the clock ticks down to the conclusion of the current session of parliament, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces the question of whether to invoke a 60-day extension to get two controversial bills passed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/30/japan/politics/takaichi-parliament-extension/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #ldp #sanaetakaichi #yuichirotamaki #dpp

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earned ¥36.41 million in 2025, the highest income among nine party leaders, reports showed on Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/30/takaichi-lawmakers-income/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #sanaetakaichi #ldp #dpp #cra #nipponishinnokai #jcp #cdp #upperhouse #lowerhouse

A cut of 45 House of Representatives proportional representation seats pushed by the ruling coalition will severely affect smaller opposition parties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/28/japan/politics/lower-house-seat-cuts-impact-parties/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #lowerhouse #ldp #dpp #nipponishinnokai #jcp #sanseito #cra #teammirai

Progress on a bill to create a backup capital in Japan shows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is listening to the Japan Innovation Party despite concerns within the Liberal Democratic Party about that and other ideas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/24/japan/politics/takaichi-jip-dpp-coalition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #dpp #sanaetakaichi #hirofumiyoshimura #osaka

The House of Representatives on Wednesday started to see substantive discussions on a bill to criminalize the act of damaging the national flag. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/24/japan/politics/lower-house-flag-vandalism-discussions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #lowerhouse #ldp #cra #constitution #nipponishinnokai #sanseito #dpp

Debate on constitutional revision is intensifying in commissions on the Constitution in both chambers of the Diet, Japan's parliament, during the ongoing special session. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/24/japan/politics/japan-constitution-panel-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #constitution #sanaetakaichi #cra #cdp #komeito #nipponishinnokai

With less than a month left in the parliamentary session, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is working to pass key legislation that includes a plan to create a backup capital — a key goal of the Japan Innovation Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/23/japan/politics/backup-capital-takaichi-yoshimura/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #osaka #ldp #localgovernment #cities #sanaetakaichi #hirofumiyoshimura

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has acknowledged without endorsing a ruling and opposition party conference chair's proposal to lower the consumption tax rate on food to 1% beginning next April and to offer cash payments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/takaichi-presser-consumption-tax/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #consumptiontax #sanaetakaichi #ldp #japaneseeconomy #taxes #food #nipponishinnokai #dpp #jip

With just a few weeks left in the current session of parliament, bills related to the Japan Innovation Party's policy goals of creating a secondary capital and reducing the number of Lower House seats remain in limbo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/15/japan/politics/japan-second-capital-bill/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #osaka #ldp #lowerhouse

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking at a proposal to automatically reduce the number of proportional representation seats in the Lower House if a ruling-opposition panel fails to reach a deal within a year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/09/japan/politics/ldp-lower-house-seat-cut-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #katsunobukato #lowerhouse #nipponishinnokai #ldp

A push by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party to criminalize the desecration of the national flag is reviving a long-running debate over the limits of political expression. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/05/japan/politics/national-flag-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #hinomaru

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a bill that criminalizes vandalism of the country's national flag. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/japan/politics/ldp-bill-national-flag-vandalism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #socialmedia #hinomaru