Business / Economy Apr 26, 2022
Kishida unveils economic measures to counter inflation
by Kazuaki Nagata
The government's package includes steps aimed at addressing rising gasoline prices and supporting low-income households with children.
National Apr 21, 2022
Government eyes extra budget and cash handouts for children in low-income families
The program will provide ¥50,000 for a child age 18 or younger from a single-parent family or a household that has been exempt from residential taxes due to low income, sources say.
Business | FOCUS Apr 6, 2022
As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing
by Kazuaki Nagata
With an Upper House election approaching in July, economists have pointed out that the move appears to be politically motivated.
Business / Economy Apr 4, 2022
BOJ should pay attention to yen, ruling coalition lawmaker says
by Isabel Reynolds and Takashi Hirokawa
Keiichi Ishii, secretary-general of Komeito, says efforts to hold down interest rates are weakening the currency.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 29, 2022
Former Komeito lawmaker Kiyohiko Toyama convicted of illegally brokering loans
Toyama was found guilty of receiving payments in return for helping secure loans from Japan Finance Corp. even though he was not licensed to do so.
National / Politics Mar 25, 2022
LDP's junior partner Komeito to propose economic relief package
by Leika Kihara and Kaori Kaneko
Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi also urged the Bank of Japan to maintain its massive stimulus program "for a bit longer" to ensure a solid recovery in the economy.
National / Politics | FOCUS Mar 16, 2022
Kishida concerned LDP too relaxed ahead of Upper House election
The LDP's confidence in an Upper House election victory reflects tardy progress in talks on electoral cooperation among opposition parties.
National / Politics Mar 13, 2022
Kishida calls for unity at LDP convention in preparation for upcoming elections
Kishida underscored the importance of the LDP's coalition with its junior partner Komeito, dismissing an emerging view that their relationship has soured.
National | ANALYSIS Mar 4, 2022
How Germany’s historic shift on military spending could affect Japan’s defense plans
by Jesse Johnson
Berlin’s about-face on its modest defense budget, which immediately followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has already begun to re-energize the issue of spending in Tokyo.
National / Politics Feb 25, 2022
Japan ruling party welcomes opposition votes for draft budget
The DPP voted for the budget in the Lower House on Tuesday after taking a similar action at the chamber's Budget Committee the previous day.
National / Crime & Legal Feb 14, 2022
Former Komeito lawmaker pleads guilty to illegal loan brokering
Kiyohiko Toyama is accused of receiving a fee in return for helping to secure loans from Japan Finance Corp. even though he was not licensed to do so.