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News on Japan: Japan is considering obliging lobbyists for foreign governments to register with the government, as part of efforts to strengthen its monitoring capacity and deter spying, a government proposal showed Monday. Read More: https://bit.ly/3WyfYau

english.kyodonews.netJapan weighs registry to strengthen monitoring of foreign interferenceJapan is considering obliging lobbyists for foreign governments to register with the government, as part of efforts to strengthen its monitoring capacity and deter spying, a government proposal showed...
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What should we watch as Sanae Takaichi begins her second year as Japan’s prime minister? From domestic policy to coalition politics and foreign affairs, revisit Yuko Nakano’s analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing her government. https://bit.ly/4zMxffq

csis.orgTakaichi’s Approval Shield: Prospects for Her Second Year in OfficeTakaichi’s public support remains her strongest political asset, but her second year will test whether she can use that capital to keep party and coalition actors aligned while moving her domestic age...
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News on Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday the government will compile by the end of next week an emergency package of additional cybersecurity measures, following a spate of data breaches at companies. Read More: https://bit.ly/4eRo2JG

bit.lyJapan to compile emergency cybersecurity package by next week: TakaichiJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday the government will compile by the end of next week an emergency package of additional cybersecurity measures, following a spate of data breaches at ...
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News on Japan: U.S. Air Force's combat wing at Kadena Air Base in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture said Monday it has banned vehicles made by China's automaker BYD from the facility due to security concerns. Read More: https://bit.ly/47HRtKt

bit.lyU.S. Air Force bans BYD vehicles from Okinawa base over security concernsU.S. Air Force's combat wing at Kadena Air Base in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture said Monday it has banned vehicles made by China's automaker BYD from the facility due to security concerns.
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News on Japan: The Ground Self-Defense Force on Oct. 25 unveiled its new Type 25 surface-to-ship guided missile that has a range of about 1,000 kilometers and forms a vital component of Japan’s counterstrike capability. Read More: https://bit.ly/4ijRmJQ

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News on Japan: The Japanese government submitted a bill to parliament to tighten restrictions on land acquisitions and transfers of ownership in areas sensitive to national security, with transfers to foreign governments and military personnel generally prohibited. Read More: https://bit.ly/4sjtKto

bit.lyJapan gov't submits bill to tighten land acquisition in sensitive areas - The MainichiTOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Friday submitted a bill to parliament to tighten restrictions on land acquisitions and transfers of owners
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News on Japan: Vietnamese President To Lam will make a four-day visit to Japan from Nov. 8 for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the top Japanese government spokesman said Friday. Read More: https://bit.ly/4z1KOqn

mainichi.jpJapan gov't announces Vietnam leader To Lam to make 4-day visit from Nov. 8 - The MainichiTOKYO (Kyodo) -- Vietnamese President To Lam will make a four-day visit to Japan from Nov. 8 for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the top Jap
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One year ago, Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister. What will define her second year in office? Revisit Yuko Nakano’s analysis of Takaichi’s “approval shield” and the political challenges ahead. https://bit.ly/4zMxffq

csis.orgTakaichi’s Approval Shield: Prospects for Her Second Year in OfficeTakaichi’s public support remains her strongest political asset, but her second year will test whether she can use that capital to keep party and coalition actors aligned while moving her domestic age...
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⌛ STARTING IN 1 HOUR: 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium "The Future of the Indo-Pacific Order: Navigating Strategic Competitions" Register here to access the livestream URL: https://www.global-nikkei.com/csis26en/register/

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News on Japan: Six opposition parties in the Senate, the upper chamber of the Diet, Japan's parliament, on Thursday urged the ruling bloc to set up a special committee to ensure sufficient time for deliberations on a bill to cut the consumption tax on food. Read More: https://bit.ly/4zEVH1o

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News on Japan: Vulnerabilities were found in the widely used PHP programming language on Wednesday, making the developer race to release emergency patches, according to Japan's government-affiliated Innovation Platform Agency. Read More: https://bit.ly/47ANorr

bit.lyVulnerabilities found in widely used PHP programming languageVulnerabilities were found in the widely used PHP programming language on Wednesday, making the developer race to release emergency patches, according to Japan's government-affiliated Innovation Platf...
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We are 12 hours away from "The Future of the Indo-Pacific Order: Navigating Strategic Competitions." The deadline for in-person registration has passed, but you can still join us virtually. Make sure you register online to receive the URL for the live stream. https://bit.ly/4zmw6dl

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News on Japan: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are scheduled to meet in the Philippines next month. Read More: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/20261021de62739/

www3.nhk.or.jpRubio: Quad summit to be held in Manila next month | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are scheduled to meet in the Philippines next month.
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News on Japan: The Bank of Japan will decide at its policy meeting next week whether the underlying inflation rate has reached its 2 percent target, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. Read More: https://bit.ly/3UeqcMy

bit.lyBOJ to decide at next week's meeting whether 2% inflation target reached: sourcesThe Bank of Japan will decide at its policy meeting next week whether the underlying inflation rate has reached its 2 percent target, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.
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News on Japan: Police departments across Japan report that personnel data of officers and civilian employees may have been exposed through a cyberattack on services operated by disaster preparedness app provider Arcadia Inc. Read More: https://bit.ly/486ZQiM

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We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium this Friday, October 23. @kristigovella.bsky.social will moderate Session 2 "Indo-Pacific Perspectives on Regional Challenges," featuring Deborah Elms, Michael Green, Lili Yan Ing, and Mie Oba. More info: https://bit.ly/4hAwAFJ

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Mark your calendars for the 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium this Friday, October 23. Session 1 "The U.S.-China-Japan Triangle — How Will It Evolve?" will feature Edgard D. Kagan, Heino Klinck, Mira Rapp-Hooper, Akio Takahara, and Hiroyuki Akita (@nikkei.com) More info: https://bit.ly/4hAwAFJ

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News on Japan: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday said it successfully launched a spacecraft on the world's first mission to collect samples, including rocks and sand, from one of Mars' moons. Read More: https://bit.ly/47q0sQp

bit.lyJapan successfully launches probe in Martian moon missionThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday said it successfully launched a spacecraft on the world's first mission to collect samples, including rocks and sand, from one of Mars' moons.
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News on Japan: Japanese government officials said that it plans to expand the quota for foreign care workers with Specified Skilled Worker (i) status, citing the possibility that the current cap of 126,900 could be exceeded during the existing planning period. Read More: https://bit.ly/4iaAZ2o

mainichi.jpJapan to shift 20,000 skilled visa slots to foreign caregiver program amid surging demand - The MainichiTOKYO -- Japanese government officials said at an Oct. 19 expert panel meeting that it plans to expand the quota for foreign care workers with Specifi
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News on Japan: Japanese and U.S. troops kicked off one of their largest joint exercises focusing on the defense of Japan’s southwestern islands and showcasing advanced weapons systems in the face of growing tension in the region. Read More: https://bit.ly/4yYYQcf

bit.lyJapan and U.S. kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and AnalysisJapanese and U.S. troops on Monday kicked off one of their largest joint exercises focusing on the defense of Japan’s southwestern islands and showcasing advanced weapons systems in the face of growin...
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News on Japan: Genta Koja, who became Okinawa governor late last month and supports a contentious U.S. base relocation plan, on Saturday visited a key transfer site amid comments that construction has been stalling. Read More: https://bit.ly/4eAWZlJ

mainichi.jpPro-relocation Okinawa gov. visits US Futenma base transfer site - The MainichiNAGO, Japan (Kyodo) -- Genta Koja, who became Okinawa governor late last month and supports a contentious U.S. base relocation plan, on Saturday visit
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News on Japan: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to restart its shipbuilding line in the western Japanese prefecture of Okayama in fiscal 2027, with an eye on building a defense vessel for the Defense Ministry, a source close to the matter said Monday. Read More: https://bit.ly/4jYJikc

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Join us at the 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium "The Future of the Indo-Pacific Order: Navigating Strategic Competitions" this Friday, October 23. https://bit.ly/4hAwAFJ

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Don't miss the 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium "The Future of the Indo-Pacific Order: Navigating Strategic Competitions" next Friday, October 23, at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM JST! More Information: https://www.global-nikkei.com/csis26en/

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News on Japan: Japan is not expected to set a 3.5 percent of gross domestic product defense spending target, which the Trump administration is demanding of its allies, in the national security documents to be revised this year, sources said. Read More: https://bit.ly/4ytk2X4

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News on Japan: Defense Minister Koizumi said enhancing the country's defense posture in the Pacific is an "urgent" task, including for information gathering and surveillance, after the recent sailing of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in waters off Okinawa. Read More: https://bit.ly/4ySfz17

mainichi.jpJapan defense chief vows to boost monitoring after sailing of China carrier - The MainichiTOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said enhancing the country's defense posture in the Pacific is an
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News on Japan: Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja said Friday he accepts the deployment of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture's longstanding opposition to their presence. Read More: https://bit.ly/3UsM1bi

english.kyodonews.netOkinawa Prefecture reverses stance, accepts U.S. Osprey deploymentOkinawa Gov. Genta Koja said Friday he accepts the deployment of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture's longstanding opposi...
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News on Japan: A preliminary survey of a city near Tokyo to gauge its suitability as a potential disposal site for highly radioactive waste began Thursday, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan said. Read More: https://bit.ly/3TJt1oK

bit.lyPreliminary survey for possible nuclear waste site near Tokyo beginsA preliminary survey of a city near Tokyo to gauge its suitability as a potential disposal site for highly radioactive waste began Thursday, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan said.
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News on Japan: The IMF says Japan's economy is likely to fall to 6thplace in global rankings next year, behind India and the UK. In its latest economic outlook, the IMF estimates Japan's nominal gross domestic product will amount to 4.467 trillion dollars in 2027. Read More: https://bit.ly/4yK8aAK

www3.nhk.or.jpIMF: Japan to fall to 6th in 2027 global GDP rankings | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsThe International Monetary Fund says Japan's economy is likely to fall to sixth place in global rankings next year, behind India and the United Kingdom.
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News on Japan: US contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries says it will work with two Japanese firms to expand production in America. It says the cross-border team will build two semiconductor plants in the state of New York. Read More: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/news/20261015de60023/

www3.nhk.or.jpUS chipmaker teams up with Japan to build new plants | NHK WORLD-JAPAN NewsUS contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries says it will work with two Japanese firms to expand production in America.
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How will shifting U.S.-China relations reshape the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape? Join us at the 2026 CSIS-Nikkei Symposium where experts across Japan, the U.S., and the wider Indo-Pacific will explore this question and more. https://bit.ly/4hAwAFJ

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