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Japan’s Internal Affairs Minister Pushes Election Misinformation Curbs

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:44 PM UTC · How we work

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Internal affairs minister Hisayuki Fujii, appointed on Sept. 17, said Japan must strengthen local government systems to combat labor shortages.
He called the furusato nozei hometown tax donation program very significant for regional challenges.
Fujii will ask social-media platforms to voluntarily curb election misinformation before the new law takes effect.
He warned that submarine cables, carrying 99% of Japan’s international communications, require protection.

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Internal affairs minister Hisayuki Fujii, appointed on Sept. 17, said Japan must strengthen local government systems to combat labor shortages.
He called the furusato nozei hometown tax donation program very significant for regional challenges.
Fujii will ask social-media platforms to voluntarily curb election misinformation before the new law takes effect.
He warned that submarine cables, carrying 99% of Japan’s international communications, require protection.