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Political News(2023/08/30)


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Soaring fuel prices Prime Minister announces expansion of subsidies Gasoline to about 175 yen per liter

2023-08-30 22:21:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of fuel prices, which are due to expire at the end of next month, Prime Minister Kishida has announced a policy to expand subsidies to keep the retail price of gasoline at around 175 yen per liter. For the time being, we also plan to continue measures to reduce the burden on electricity and gas bills, which expire at the end of next month.

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Ministry of Justice budget request includes costs for disseminating information on mandatory registration at the time of land inheritance, etc.

2023-08-30 21:44:00
In order to solve the problem of land that is left unattended without knowing the owner, registration of inherited land will become obligatory from April next year. We have included this in the budget request.

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Soaring fuel prices Prime Minister announces expansion of subsidies Gasoline to about 175 yen per liter

2023-08-30 20:23:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of fuel prices, which are due to expire at the end of next month, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand subsidies to keep the retail price of gasoline at around 175 yen per liter. For the time being, we also plan to continue measures to reduce the burden on electricity and gas bills, which expire at the end of next month.

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Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Councilors Shimamura dies at age 63, elected from Kanagawa constituency

2023-08-30 19:45:00
Dai Shimamura, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party elected to the Kanagawa constituency of the House of Councilors, passed away due to multiple organ failure on the afternoon of the 30th. he was 63 years old.

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Reiwa Rincho and Volunteer Mayors Exchange Opinions on Local Issues in a Declining Society

2023-08-30 19:23:00
A meeting was held in which members of the Reiwa Research Council, which included economic figures and university professors, and volunteer mayors and mayors exchanged opinions on local issues in a society with a declining population. Opinions were expressed such as the need to strengthen support for children and students and to review the roles of prefectures and municipalities.

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While overseas pavilions are delayed, Prime Minister Kishida to instruct the preparations for the World Expo under the leadership of the government

2023-08-30 19:19:00
Amid delays in the construction of overseas pavilions for next year's Osaka/Kansai Expo, Prime Minister Kishida is expected to instruct relevant ministers on the 31st to take government-led steps to prepare for the event to be held as scheduled.

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Soaring fuel prices Prime Minister announces expansion of subsidies Gasoline to about 175 yen per liter

2023-08-30 18:51:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of fuel prices, which are due to expire at the end of next month, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand subsidies to keep the retail price of gasoline at around 175 yen per liter. For the time being, we also plan to continue measures to reduce the burden on electricity and gas bills, which expire at the end of next month.

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Political party representative Manabu Matsuda resigns, replaced by House of Councilors member Sohei Kamiya

2023-08-30 18:27:00
The party has announced that its representative, Manabu Matsuda, will resign, and that House of Councilors member Munehige Kamiya will take his place as the new representative.

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Soaring fuel prices Prime Minister announces expansion of subsidies Gasoline to about 175 yen per liter

2023-08-30 18:17:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of fuel prices, which are due to expire at the end of next month, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand subsidies to keep the retail price of gasoline at around 175 yen per liter. For the time being, we also plan to continue measures to reduce the burden on electricity and gas bills, which expire at the end of next month.

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While overseas pavilions are delayed, Prime Minister Kishida to instruct the preparations for the World Expo under the leadership of the government

2023-08-30 17:58:00
Amid delays in the construction of overseas pavilions for next year's Osaka/Kansai Expo, Prime Minister Kishida is expected to instruct relevant ministers on the 31st to take government-led steps to prepare for the event to be held as scheduled.

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Joint review meeting in the House of Representatives over the release of treated water Liberal Democratic Party and Liberal Democratic Party agreement on next month

2023-08-30 17:54:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold a joint review committee in the House of Representatives on the 8th of next month regarding the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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New adjustment of tens of billions of yen to support fisheries businesses after China suspends imports

2023-08-30 17:50:00
In response to China's complete suspension of imports of Japanese seafood, the government has drafted emergency measures to support seafood businesses. The main objective is to support the conversion of export destinations for products such as scallops, and the government is making adjustments to allocate tens of billions of yen in addition to existing funds.

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Opinion at the Liberal Democratic Party on considering filing a WTO complaint against China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-30 15:49:00
In response to growing opposition from China, including a complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, over the release of treated water accumulated at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held meetings to raise safety concerns at international conferences and other events. In addition to appealing for sexuality, there was an opinion asking to consider filing a lawsuit with the WTO = World Trade Organization.

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Prime Minister Kishida to instruct government-led preparations for overseas pavilions at Expo

2023-08-30 15:40:00
Amid delays in the construction of overseas pavilions for next year's Osaka/Kansai Expo, Prime Minister Kishida is expected to instruct relevant ministers on the 31st to take government-led steps to prepare for the event to be held as scheduled.

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Prime Minister Lunch with flounder sashimi caught off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture Appealing safety

2023-08-30 15:38:00
Prime Minister Kishida had lunch on the 30th with flounder caught off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, as China has completely suspended imports of Japanese seafood due to the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. They ate sashimi and other foods to emphasize their safety.

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Overseas inspection of members of the Diet “Publish itinerary etc.” Ishin Representative Baba

2023-08-30 14:39:00
Regarding overseas inspections by members of the Diet, Baba, representative of the Japan Restoration Party, said it was necessary to show results to avoid criticism from the public, and called on all parties to release three items: itineraries, receipts, and after-action reports. He expressed his intention to work with the government.

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Opinion at the Liberal Democratic Party on considering filing a WTO complaint against China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-30 12:23:00
In response to growing opposition from China, including a complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, over the release of treated water accumulated at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held meetings to raise safety concerns at international conferences and other events. In addition to appealing for sexuality, there was an opinion asking to consider filing a lawsuit with the WTO = World Trade Organization.

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Child custody after divorce “Joint custody is also possible” Focus on specific rules

2023-08-30 06:43:00
Regarding the custody of children after divorce, a subcommittee of the Legislative Council presented a draft outline that would allow both fathers and mothers to have "joint custody". The focus of future discussions will be on whether specific rules can be established that are in line with the actual situation.

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Prime Minister Kishida releases treated water into the ocean to explain safety at international conference

2023-08-30 05:55:00
As China intensifies its opposition to the ocean discharge of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Prime Minister Kishida will attend ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and G20 (20 major countries' meetings) next week to discuss the safety of ocean discharge. I would like to expand the understanding of the international community by explaining such things as.

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President Zelensky “Ready to start negotiations on a bilateral agreement with Japan”

2023-08-30 03:45:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his appreciation for Japan's support for the peace plan advocated by Ukraine in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Kishida on the 29th, and prepared to start negotiations with Japan to conclude a bilateral security agreement. revealed that there is

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