Japan recently passed a new piece of legislation to establish the “National Information Council,” a body created with the intention to enhance the country's security. The law was passed after intense discussion within the government seeking a more cohesive approach to tackle national security affairs. The council will act as a centralized body to analyze and share intelligence information among concerned authorities. The date of its operation commencement is yet to be announced.

The topic of national security and intelligence gathering holds a lot of weight in Japan, a country constantly under threats. Adding this concept in their legislature is seen as a shift to a more prudent stance in intelligence handling. There's also a public sense of responsibility, expecting the government to install a robust and efficient system to protect national interests.

Both the US and EU are already running such integrated intelligence agencies. In the US, for instance, they have the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency (NSA). Establishing a similar council in Japan, although late, seems to align with global practices in developed nations.