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Hometown donations program to refocus on local community ties

Following a revision to the furusato nōzei system, the internal affairs ministry wants to move away from the "good deals" offered through generous return gifts.

Major parties back draft proposal on Japan's imperial family law revision

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Most of the major ruling and opposition parties on Monday showed support for a draft proposal by Japan's lower and upper house speake

Japan parliament speakers draft consensus on Imperial Family law revision

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's lower and upper house speakers on Friday compiled a draft consensus on a law revision to maintain the number of Imperial Fami

(Research Paper) Planned Revisions of the Tankan -- Introduction of a Wage Survey --

Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan

Rising costs, supply disruptions and labor shortages are forcing revisions to major projects, raising concerns over infrastructure renewal and urban resilience. The post Soaring Costs Stall Redevelopment Projects Across Japan first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan to ban cannabis ingredient CBN from June

The ministry will regulate CBN as a designated drug under the pharmaceutical and medical devices law through a revision of a relevant ordinance.

Senior LDP Lawmaker Eyes Constitutional Referendum Within One Year

Pro-revision forces are already within reach of the two-thirds majority needed to initiate a constitutional change, LDP lawmaker Keiji Furuya says. The post Senior LDP Lawmaker Eyes Constitutional Referendum Within One Year first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by

Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision

As opposition to constitutional revision grows at home and abroad, the new LDP group backing PM Takaichi could help her tackle pressing issues head-on. The post Takaichi Must Rally the LDP for Constitutional Revision first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Rethinking Japan’s National Defense: Takaichi Tackles the Three Security Documents

Japan’s basic security policy is undergoing another overhaul under the hawkish leadership of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. China’s growing threat, the changing nature of warfare, and the future of the Japan-US alliance are among the issues facing the panel charged with drafting a revision of Japan’s three key security documents by the end of 2026.

Planned Retroactive Revision to the Flow of Funds Accounts

Revisions to the Research Data "Developments in Real Exports and Real Imports"