In Japan, recent political developments show interesting dynamics, especially ahead of the upcoming general election. One of the main issues discussed was the impact of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s economic policies. Kishida is seeking to boost economic growth by introducing a series of stimulus measures designed to support households and small businesses during the post-pandemic recovery. These measures reflect the government’s efforts to deal with rising inflation and global economic uncertainty. In the last month, Japan’s political parties have also begun to formulate their election strategies. The ruling Liberdemocrat Party (LDP) faces challenges from the opposition, including the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and the Japanese Communist Party (JCP). Each party seeks to attract voters by offering policies that are more responsive to social problems, such as economic inequality and environmental problems. Defense-related issues also dominate political discussions. Japan has formulated a new, more aggressive defense policy, responding to regional tensions, especially those related to North Korea and China’s actions in the South China Sea. Plans to increase defense spending and cooperation with allies, including the United States, are part of the important political agenda. On the other hand, demographic issues and the elderly population continue to be in the spotlight. The Japanese government is attempting to address the negative impacts of an aging population, by increasing migration policies to attract foreign workers to help meet labor needs. This is also a hot topic among the public, where debates about cultural integration and national security are increasing. Meanwhile, social movements such as climate and social justice are also gaining increasing attention, with many activists calling for further action from the government. In the midst of increasingly obvious climate change, sustainability issues have become an important part of political discussions at local and national levels. In this context, new political figures from the younger generation emerged, promising new perspectives in leading Japan. They try to embrace millennial generation issues, such as climate change, gender equality and technological innovation. These efforts are expected to renew Japanese politics, attract young voters and build a better future. This merging of social, defense, and economic issues will continue to shape Japan’s political landscape. Local and international media will continue to follow these developments, in the hope that they can present sustainable solutions to complex and fundamental problems for Japanese society.