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Japan’s Lower House election on 8 February has reshaped the country’s political landscape, delivering a historic landslide victory for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The result marks a decisive return to stron...

GR Japan hosted a successful International Policy Forum (IPF) breakfast seminar, House of Representatives Election Special, on 6 February, bringing together participants for a timely and candid discussion on Japan’s rapidly shifting political landsca...

Drug pricing in Japan is no longer a technical exercise. It has become a frontline issue in social security reform and fiscal politics. Examining the FY2026 drug price revision through the interplay of political leadership, public–private dialogue, a...

GR Japan hosted its signature IPF seminar, welcoming Mr. Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party - JIP), to discuss Japan’s new LDP–JIP coalition, on 12 November.The morning session provided participants with in-dept...

Sanae Takaichi made history as Japan’s 104th Prime Minister and the country’s first female leader. Her cabinet reflects a careful balance of party factions, loyal allies, and strategic partnerships, most notably with the reform-oriented Nippon Ishin ...

On 16 October 2025, GR Japan hosted a special International Policy Forum (IPF) session titled “The end of the LDP–Komeito era – What comes next for Japan’s politics.”The session explored the implications of the unprecedented breakup of Japan’s long-s...

Japan is approaching a historic moment as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elects Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. She is expected to become the country’s first female Prime Minister when the Diet convenes later this month.GR Japan's political ana...

The enactment of the Active Cyber Defense Act in May 2025 and the subsequent establishment of the National Cybersecurity Office (NCO) represent a historic turning point in Japan’s approach to cybersecurity. Together, these measures move Japan from a ...

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has entered a period of acute uncertainty following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation on 7 September, less than a year after he assumed office. His departure, triggered by mounting intraparty pressu...

The 2025 Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform (Honebuto) continues Japan’s commitment to fiscal discipline while introducing targeted measures to foster innovation. For the healthcare sector, the planned increase in social securi...