This article examines the growing issue of obesity in Japan and the measures taken by the Japanese government to combat it. These include initiatives such as the "Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Law" and the "Healthy Japan 21" plan, as well as diet and exercise programs, technology, education campaigns, and subsidies for healthy foods. Cultural norms may make it difficult for some individuals when discussing their weight loss journey, but overall these initiatives seem promising when it comes fighting obesity within Japan.