Japan Launches National Intelligence Bureau Amid Counter Espionage Push The launch of Japan's National Intelligence Bureau on July 31 signals a significant shift in the country's approach to intelligence gathering and counter espionage efforts.
The new agency is part of a broader overhaul under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government, aimed at bolstering Japan's intelligence capabilities.
Takaichi, known for her hawkish stance on national security, has emphasized that the bureau is just one piece of a larger puzzle to combat overseas threats.