Japan's social security system began with Article 25 of the Constitution, which also guarantees the right to maintain the minimum standards of wholesome and cultured living.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has formed a task force to manage trade talks with the U.S., led by Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa. Plans to cut Japan's sales tax, particularly on food items, ...

Japan's ruling coalition is contemplating a temporary sales tax cut to mitigate the effects of rising living costs and U.S.

The Japanese government has begun a survey into public health insurance usage by foreign residents, amid concerns voiced by ...

Japan's ruling coalition is considering requesting the government to cut the sales tax rate as part of measures to cushion ...

The definition of "hikikomori"—people who avoid social participation and generally stay at home—according to criteria used by the Japanese Cabinet ... mental health and welfare without ...

A total of 76,020 people died alone in their homes in Japan in 2024, with 76.4 per cent aged 65 or older, according to data ...

Japan has opened its second "baby hatch" at a Tokyo hospital. The initiative by the welfare corporation San-ikukai Social ...

The Animal Welfare Japan (AWJ) was created in 1956 to raise public awareness and funding to ensure pioneering animal welfare activities in Japan were continued and improved. Reputable animal ...