Political News(2023/09/01)
Prime Minister Kishida and Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction leaders exchange opinions on cabinet reshuffle and personnel appointments of party officials
2023-09-01 23:56:00
On the night of the 1st, Prime Minister Kishida met with former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and other executives of the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Mr. Shioya and others conveyed their intention to continue to unite and support the Kishida administration. According to attendees, opinions were also exchanged regarding the cabinet reshuffle, which is expected to take place this month, and the personnel changes to party officials.
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Overtourism “needs to consider solutions” Liberal Democratic Party former Environment Minister Koizumi
2023-09-01 22:47:00
As the number of tourists from overseas increases, former Minister of the Environment Koizumi of the Liberal Democratic Party gave a speech in Sapporo, calling for solutions with a sense of speed in order to deal with "overtourism," which has various negative effects caused by an excessive increase in the number of tourists. expressed the idea that it is necessary to consider
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City councilors with children not allowed to participate in lottery for general questions Aichi Toyohashi City Council
2023-09-01 22:42:00
A female city council member in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, lost the opportunity to ask questions because she was not allowed to bring her child to the lottery to decide the order to ask general questions at the regular meeting. According to a female city councilor, she had no choice but to bring her child in because she had a fever.
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Foreign Minister Hayashi meets with the Peruvian Foreign Minister during his visit to Japan and explains the release of treated water into the ocean
2023-09-01 21:05:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Herbashi, who is visiting Japan, and explained the safety and Japan's position regarding the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. I showed my understanding.
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Agriculture Minister Nomura apologizes and withdraws ``contaminated water'' remarks Opposition parties are ready to pursue
2023-09-01 20:57:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has apologized and retracted his statement that treated water collected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is "contaminated water" used by China. The opposition party says, ``This is a statement that could exacerbate reputational damage,'' and plans to pursue the matter at a review session during the Diet session on the 8th next week.
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Minister of Science and Technology Takaichi “Japan plays a leading role in solving space issues”
2023-09-01 19:08:00
Minister for Science and Technology Takaichi, who is in charge of space policy, visited a venture company working on the development of space-related technology and expressed his desire for Japan to play a leading role in solving issues in space.
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"Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" launched; Prime Minister Kishida gives instructions to staff
2023-09-01 18:03:00
The Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency was launched on the 1st as a control tower centrally responsible for infectious disease countermeasures, and Prime Minister Kishida urged staff to work together to prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks. I was instructed to work on it.
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“Earthquake reconstruction special grant tax”: 50.8 billion yen for September, 1.6 billion yen more than last year
2023-09-01 17:45:00
In order to support the finances of local governments affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the "Earthquake Reconstruction Special Allocation Tax", which is issued once every six months, increased by 1.6 billion yen from last year to 50.8 billion yen this September.
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Ruling party gives full support for Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held as scheduled
2023-09-01 17:18:00
Amid delays in the construction of overseas pavilions for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the leaders of the Expo Promotion Headquarters from both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito visited the venue in Osaka City, and the ruling party is working hard to ensure that the Expo is held as scheduled. He also expressed his full support for the project.
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“Earthquake reconstruction special grant tax”: 50.8 billion yen for September, 1.6 billion yen more than last year
2023-09-01 16:23:00
In order to support the finances of local governments affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the "Earthquake Reconstruction Special Allocation Tax", which is issued once every six months, increased by 1.6 billion yen from last year to 50.8 billion yen this September.
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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood Foreign Minister Hayashi ``Considering various options''
2023-09-01 14:16:00
With regard to the calls from the Liberal Democratic Party and others to file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products, Foreign Minister Hayashi stated that there are various options from the perspective of what would be effective. We have indicated that we will consider the following.
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Foreign Minister Hayashi to visit four countries including Saudi Arabia and Poland
2023-09-01 14:06:00
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Foreign Minister Hayashi announced that he would visit four countries, including Saudi Arabia, from the 3rd. He would like to confirm cooperation in matters such as the stable supply of energy.
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More than 173,000 foreigners have the “Specified Skilled Worker” residence status, twice as many as last year
2023-09-01 14:04:00
This year, more than 173,000 foreigners held the "Specified Skilled Worker" status of residence, which was introduced in an effort to expand the acceptance of foreign human resources, double the number from the same period last year.
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Finance Minister ``Strictly Assess'' in Next Year's Budget Request
2023-09-01 13:50:00
Finance Minister Suzuki said that the Ministry of Finance will continue to rigorously assess the number of "item requests" that can be made without specifying amounts in the budget request for next year's budget, which was due on August 31st. I emphasized the idea that
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Agriculture Minister Nomura apologizes and withdraws ``contaminated water'' remarks Opposition parties are ready to pursue
2023-09-01 12:20:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has apologized and retracted his statement that treated water collected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is "contaminated water" used by China. The opposition party says, ``This is a statement that could exacerbate reputational damage,'' and plans to pursue the matter at a review session during the Diet session on the 8th next week.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura “Hurry to consider support measures other than funds for fisheries industry”
2023-09-01 12:11:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products after the release of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura announced that the government has already established measures to prevent harmful rumors. He also expressed his intention to work with relevant ministries and agencies to consider support measures other than the current fund.
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Agriculture Minister Nomura apologizes and withdraws ``contaminated water'' remarks Opposition parties are ready to pursue
2023-09-01 11:59:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has apologized and retracted his statement that treated water collected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is "contaminated water" used by China. The opposition party says, ``This is a statement that could exacerbate reputational damage,'' and plans to pursue the matter at a review session during the Diet session on the 8th next week.
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50 years of friendship and cooperation between Japan and ASEAN; special summit to be held in Tokyo in December
2023-09-01 11:59:00
Given that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the friendly and cooperative relationship between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), the government has decided to hold a special summit meeting in Japan in December.
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Government imposes additional sanctions on North Korea; assets including hacker groups subject to freeze
2023-09-01 11:46:00
In response to North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite using ballistic missile technology, the Japanese government has decided to impose additional sanctions. Three organizations, including a North Korean hacker group, and four individuals will be subject to asset freezes.
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Agriculture Minister Nomura apologizes and withdraws ``contaminated water'' remarks Opposition parties are ready to pursue
2023-09-01 10:59:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has apologized and retracted his statement that treated water collected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is "contaminated water" used by China. The opposition party says, ``This is a statement that could exacerbate reputational damage,'' and plans to pursue the matter at a review session during the Diet session on the 8th next week.
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Agriculture Minister Nomura apologizes and withdraws ``contaminated water'' remarks Opposition parties are ready to pursue
2023-09-01 06:17:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has apologized and retracted his statement that treated water collected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is "contaminated water" used by China. The opposition party says, ``This is a statement that could exacerbate reputational damage,'' and plans to pursue the matter at a review session during the Diet session on the 8th next week.
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Emergency support for fisheries businesses Adjusted by securing a new budget of several tens of billions of yen
2023-09-01 05:56:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, the government will compile emergency support measures for fishery business operators early next week, including support for switching export destinations. In addition to the existing fund totaling 80 billion yen, we are planning to secure a new budget of several tens of billions of yen, and we will hurry to adjust the specific amount.
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In the next House of Representatives election, Mr. Otokita, chairman of the political affairs research committee, will be fielded in Tokyo's 1st district.
2023-09-01 05:36:00
The Japan Restoration Party has decided to endorse Shun Otokita, a member of the House of Councilors who serves as the party's political affairs research chairman, in Tokyo's 1st district in the next House of Representatives election.
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