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The Japanese Cabinet has approved a reduction in the consumption tax rate for food and drinks, marking the first such cut since the tax was introduced, though economists warn it could impact government bond ratings.
On the day commemorating the end of World War II, the Japanese cabinet, led by Prime Minister Takaichi, chose to focus primarily on honoring Japan's own war victims. The government's statement notably omitted any mention of the wartime violence Japan inflicted across Asia.
A Japanese Cabinet spokesman defended a minister's demanding sleep schedule after a social media post about insufficient sleep drew criticism for contradicting workstyle reform efforts.
The assets of ministers in the second Kishida cabinet were disclosed, showing an average of 65.91 million yen, with five ministers possessing over 100 million yen, reflecting changes from the first cabinet.
The Japanese government has approved a bill to revise the student support fund law, aiming to make high school tuition free by removing income restrictions starting in April.
A former Japanese cabinet secretary has argued that revising the country's pacifist principles to allow nuclear-armed vessels to dock would strengthen deterrence against China.
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a basic policy to cut the consumption tax on food by 1% for two years, starting from April next year. This decision was made despite opposition parties preparing to question the move in the Diet.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi confirmed that a Prime Minister's Office official has been transferred following reports of sexual harassment during a meeting with a reporter. Hayashi declined to comment further on the specifics of the alleged misconduct.
A recent poll indicates that support for the Takaichi Cabinet has dipped to 58%, while 49% of respondents oppose the dispatch of Japan's Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East.
Following the inauguration of the second Kishida Cabinet, the government has decided on the appointments of vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries, with all members being reappointed.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and three other Cabinet ministers visited the controversial Yasukuni Jinja shrine in Tokyo on August 15, drawing criticism for potentially damaging foreign relations.
A Japanese Cabinet Office project announced the successful analysis of rare earth-rich mud retrieved from the seabed off Minamitorishima in February. The analysis confirmed the presence of rare earth elements crucial for high-tech products.
The Japanese cabinet wants to significantly relax labor rules in Japan. By stimulating overtime, the cabinet hopes to address growing labor shortages and increase productivity.
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a bill to establish a new disaster management agency, which will be led by the prime minister and a dedicated minister, with an aim to launch it in autumn.