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NHK lawmaker Satoshi Hamada urges Japan to consider holding virtual currency reserves, submitting a written question to the government.

At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, Tanaka Hidemi from Nihon Hidankyo criticized the Japanese government's lack of compensation for A-bomb victims.

LDP, Komeito, and DPFP agree to abolish the 25.1 yen/liter provisional gasoline tax, effective from 2024.

Motegi Toshimitsu proposes raising the "1.03 million yen barrier" to around 1.2 Million, a move that could change income tax thresholds in Japan.

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare faces social media backlash over high insurance premiums and financial struggles for families.

The government and ruling party plan to postpone the gasoline tax cut decision for a year, examining EV spread and tax revenue impact.

Young people back fiscal expansion as Abenomics fails to address low growth, rising prices, and political scandals, shifting support in Japan's election.

Sapporo's Senior Citizen Pass review sparks senior backlash over changes, while younger residents voice concerns about financial burden.

Japan Coast Guard's $600M budget for U.S.-made drones sparks debate as opposition questions necessity amid economic hardships.

Starting in 2025, My Number Health Insurance Card users will have their medical records shared between hospitals for better health tracking.

The Citizens' Initiative Project will hold online referendums on key topics like separate surnames for couples and the death penalty.

After Japan's October 27 election, replies to the Ministry of Finance's X posts surged 15x, with many demanding reforms or abolition.