Political News(2023/09/02)
National representative Tamaki re-election "Discussions and cooperation beyond the ruling and opposition parties for the realization of policies"
2023-09-02 19:09:00
In the representative election of the Democratic Party of Japan, Representative Yuichiro Tamaki was re-elected over Seiji Maehara, acting representative. Mr. Tamaki continued to show that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling party to realize his policies, and also announced that he would continue to serve as secretary general.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura meets with the chairman of the Iwate Prefecture Fisheries Federation, the first meeting after the release of treated water
2023-09-02 18:12:00
On the 2nd, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with the chairman of the Iwate Prefecture Fisheries Federation for the first time since the release of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and reiterated his intention to work to counter rumors.
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Liberal Democratic Party member Shozaburo Nakamura, former member of the House of Representatives, dies at age 89, having held positions including Minister of Justice
2023-09-02 18:07:00
Shozaburo Nakamura, a former member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party who served as Minister of Justice, passed away on the 1st. he was 89 years old.
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Sakie Yokota meets with Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office to demand concrete action from the government
2023-09-02 16:45:00
Sakie, the mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea, met with the Cabinet Office Deputy Minister in charge of the abduction issue, and said, ``I want the government to get serious and act with the intention of getting all the victims back.'' I called for concrete action.
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National Democratic Party representative election: Representative Tamaki re-elected
2023-09-02 15:34:00
In the election to represent the Democratic Party of Japan, Representative Yuichiro Tamaki was re-elected over acting Representative Seiji Maehara.
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National Democratic Party representative election: Representative Tamaki re-elected
2023-09-02 15:07:00
Votes were counted for the representative election of the Democratic Party of Japan on the 2nd, and representative Yuichiro Tamaki was re-elected over acting representative Seiji Maehara.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology considers ``fine'' for former Unification Church ``does not answer questions properly''
2023-09-02 06:27:00
Regarding the issues surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has exercised its right to question seven times and requested reports on organizational management, donations, etc., but the church has not responded appropriately and has been subject to administrative penalties. We are considering asking the court to impose a ``penal fine.''
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Release of treated water Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes comments from Chinese Embassy
2023-09-02 06:23:00
The Chinese embassy posted a comment on its website regarding the release of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, saying that it would "cause unpredictable harm to the marine environment and human health." On April 1st, they issued a rebuttal stating that it was ``not based on scientific evidence.''
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Vote counting for National Democratic Party representative election today New representative elected in the afternoon
2023-09-02 05:40:00
Votes will be counted for the National Democratic Party's representative election on the 2nd. Among Diet members, Representative Tamaki leads the way, followed by Acting Representative Maehara, and the new representative will be elected in the afternoon along with the votes of party members and supporters nationwide.
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Directed to allocate approximately 20 billion yen to emergency support measures for fisheries businesses, etc.
2023-09-02 05:36:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, the government has implemented emergency support measures for fisheries businesses, such as temporary purchase and storage of scallops and other crops that are highly affected, and the development of new export destinations. It has been revealed that final adjustments are being made to allocate an additional 20 billion yen, in addition to existing funds, to support expenses such as the following.
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Release of treated water Government Strengthening efforts and information dissemination at all levels
2023-09-02 05:12:00
Amid growing opposition from China over the release of treated water accumulated at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the government is taking action at all levels, including proactively explaining safety in meetings with foreign dignitaries and at international conferences. It is our policy to strengthen our outreach and information dissemination to expand the support and understanding of the international community.
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