The most important event in February was the victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's party secured absolute dominance in the lower house. In foreign policy, one should take a closer look at the escalation of the diplomatic conflict with China. Download the entire February news with commentary here.

The most important event in January was Prime Minister Takaichi Sane's decision to call early parliamentary elections scheduled for early February. One should also take a look at the escalation of the trade conflict with China and restrictions on the export of rare earth elements. Download the entire January news with commentary here.