The Japanese government has approved a bill for establishing a National Information Council. The council will function as a centralized hub for coordinating and processing all intelligence and information related to the country's national security and international affairs. Specifics about how the council will be organized or when it will officially start operating have not been disclosed yet.

Intelligence coordination is a huge concern for Japan, given its geopolitical situation. Transparency, accountability, and the protection of personal data are paramount in this context as Japan values its democratic institutions, privacy rights, and the rule of law.

Similar to the United States' National Security Council or the European Union's Intelligence Analysis Centre, Japan's proposed National Information Council aims to centralize its intelligence operations.