Japan’s Weak Yen & Economic Policy
What is happening to the Japanese yen recently?
It has weakened significantly against the US dollar.
Which company recently announced a major investment in Japan?
Microsoft.
What type of weapons has Japan recently deployed?
Long-range missiles.
What major legal change happened in Japan regarding families?
Joint custody after divorce is now allowed.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?
Sanae Takaichi.
Which institution manages Japan’s monetary policy?
The Bank of Japan.
How much is being invested?
About $10 billion. (¥1,555,000,000,000)
What is the name of one such missile system?
The Type-12 missile.
What was the previous system?
Only one parent could have custody.
When was her current cabinet formed?
February 2026.
What tool is being used to control inflation?
Raising interest rates.
What is the investment mainly for?
infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Why is Japan strengthening its military?
Due to rising regional tensions, especially with China.
What is the goal of the new law?
To improve children’s well-being.
What university did Sanae Takaichi attend?
Kobe University
Why is a weak yen a concern for Japan?
It increases import costs, especially for energy and food.
How many people are expected to be trained in AI skills?
Around 1 million people by 2030.
hat is significant about this shift in policy?
It moves beyond Japan’s traditional self-defense-only stance.
Why was the old system criticized?
It often cut off one parent from the child’s life.
What challenge is her government facing economically?
Slow economic growth and rising costs
Why might Japan intervene in currency markets?
To stabilize excessive volatility and protect the economy from sharp exchange rate swings.
Why is Japan focusing heavily on AI development?
To address labor shortages and strengthen economic growth and national security.
How could this change affect regional geopolitics?
It may increase deterrence but also raise tensions with neighboring countries.
What concern do critics have about the new system?
It could be misused in cases involving domestic abuse.
Why is economic policy difficult for her administration right now?
Balancing inflation control, weak growth, and high national debt.