Coalition clears last hurdle of parliamentary session with pension bill

Japan’s ruling coalition reached a historic agreement with opposition leaders to advance pension reforms as the country navigates its final days of parliamentary sessions. After delaying the bill for over two months, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government secured its passage in the Lower House, largely addressing demands from the Constitutional Democratic Party. Speaking after discussions with party leaders Tuesday, Ishiba emphasized the significance of the deal, marking a key milestone as the nation moves toward an updated pension system.