PRESS BRIEFINGS (NOTICES)

The FPCJ holds briefings given by Cabinet ministers, high-ranking government officials and leading experts in various fields about four times a month so foreign journalists can better understand **today's**
Japan. About 20 to 30 foreign journalists usually attend these press briefings giving background on current issues in Japan.
Confirm the schedule here.

  • Japan and the Global Economic and Financial Situation in 2026(Dr. Sayuri Shirai, Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University)

    Date January 20, 2026
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  • FPCJ Hybrid Press Briefing: Japan’s Economic and Fiscal Policy (Mr. KIUCHI Minoru, Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy)

    Date January 14, 2026
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  • Outlook for Diplomacy in 2026—Japan’s Course in an Unstable Global Order (Dr. Ryo Sahashi, Professor, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, the University of Tokyo)

    Date January 13, 2026
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  • Bringing More Foreign Workers to Japan—Current Situation and Designing an Effective System(Mr. Ippei Torii, Secretary General, Specified Nonprofit Corporation Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan (SMJ))

    Date January 7, 2026
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