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Japan’s government renews focus on green transformation and energy security
Japan’s government is renewing its focus on green transformation, or GX, which aims to shift the economy toward greener energy and industry.
The policy was promoted under former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and has continued under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Senior adviser Yuji Iida has worked on GX across both administrations.
In May, as tensions in the Middle East worsened, Iida urged people around him to give GX higher priority.
Takaichi’s stated goal is to protect Japan’s energy security in the short term.
The account describes GX as part of the government’s response to that security concern.
It does not detail specific measures or what the government plans to do next.
Japan’s government is renewing its focus on green transformation, or GX, according to Nikkei.
The policy was a priority under Fumio Kishida’s government and has continued under Sanae Takaichi’s government.
Senior Prime Minister’s Secretary Yuji Iida has been involved in GX across both administrations, Nikkei reported.
Iida urged people around him to raise GX’s priority amid worsening conditions in the Middle East.
Takaichi’s government is pursuing GX as part of efforts to secure Japan’s energy security.
- Who
- The Japanese government, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and senior Prime Minister’s Secretary Yuji Iida.
- What
- The government is renewing its focus on green transformation, or GX.
- When
- Iida called for renewed focus in May, after the Golden Week holidays. The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- The government is seeking to secure Japan’s energy security amid worsening conditions in the Middle East.
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Let's properly do GX again.
After the Golden Week holidays, Iida urged people around him to raise GX’s priority as conditions in the Middle East worsened.
Nikkei published its article on the government’s renewed focus on GX.
- Policy
- Green transformation (GX)
- Prime minister
- Sanae Takaichi
- Senior official
- Yuji Iida, senior Prime Minister’s Secretary
- Earlier government
- Fumio Kishida’s government also promoted GX
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
Sources
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