The Japanese government is moving towards establishing its first national intelligence strategy, which will focus on improving the country's capabilities in intelligence collection and analysis. This initiative, promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aims to strengthen government effectiveness and address issues related to information management and intelligence sharing. Takaichi highlighted this strategy during recent House of Representatives elections, identifying it as a key policy that would divide national opinion.

Multiple government officials have indicated that the new national intelligence strategy will outline fundamental policies and structural arrangements for intelligence activities. It is anticipated that the strategy will address the significance of centralized information sharing within the government. Currently, aspects of Japan’s intelligence policy are included within the broader National Security Strategy (NSS), but the government recognizes the need for an independent national strategy dedicated to enhancing intelligence capabilities effectively.

This initiative underscores a growing recognition among Japanese policymakers of the importance of robust intelligence functions in the context of national security and foreign policy. By prioritizing the development of a national intelligence strategy, the government aims to cultivate a more coordinated approach in handling intelligence matters, which may enhance Japan's diplomatic and security posture in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.