Japan's Justice Minister has suggested a comprehensive review of the country's foreign policy. While the specifics of the proposition are yet unveiled, its focus is expected to be on enhancing international relations, diplomacy, and trade. The statement was made amidst domestic and global debates on Japan's engagement with the rest of the world.

Concerns over Japan's foreign policy have been prevalent within the country. Many Japanese citizens feel that the country's policy framework has been traditionally focused inwardly and favoring domestic affairs, and view this as a barrier for Japan to fully contribute to global agendas and assert its position in world politics. The minister's proposal is a response to these societal concerns.

Compared to the US or EU, Japan has often been seen as more reserved in its foreign policy. While the US and EU nations tend to engage robustly in global issues, Japan's engagement has been on the conservative side. However, this proposition signifies Japan's interest to adopt a more global outlook, paralleling the active roles taken by some of their Western counterparts.