Latest news in Japan? September 25th, 2026

Here are the major news developments in Japan for September 25, 2026:

• Shift from Reflationary Economic Policy: Growth Strategy Minister Minoru Kiuchi stated that Japan has ended the era of “Abenomics-style” aggressive monetary easing and flexible fiscal expansion. Kiuchi emphasized that the country has entered a new phase characterized by climbing interest rates and gradual price increases. Following remarks from Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama regarding currency discussions, the Japanese yen saw renewed attention, hovering around 158 per US dollar.

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• Severe Weather Threats: Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported that Tropical Storm Surigae is intensifying south of the archipelago and is on track to approach the Okinawa region over the weekend. The storm follows directly on the heels of Typhoon Dujuan, which caused heavy localized flooding and disruption across the Tokyo metropolitan area and eastern coastal prefectures earlier in the week.

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• Diplomatic & Political Focus: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has been active on international diplomacy, addressing the United Nations General Assembly and holding high-level discussions with allied partners on regional security, supply-chain resilience, and macroeconomic coordination.