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Political News(2024/04/10)


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Prime Minister Kishida “Japan and the United States will be at the forefront of resolving international issues” Ceremony before summit meeting

2024-04-10 23:46:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave greetings at a welcome ceremony held at the White House prior to the Japan-U.S. summit meeting, stating that the international community is facing more challenges and difficulties than ever before. Both the United States and the United States have expressed their determination to take the lead in finding a solution.

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A website where you can check the list of childbirth costs and services will be launched soon Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2024-04-10 23:29:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will soon open a website where expectant mothers can find a list of childbirth costs and services that vary depending on the facility. Additionally, based on the information we have gathered, we plan to proceed with discussions regarding insurance coverage, which we are considering introducing in fiscal 2026.

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Osaka Ishin representative Yoshimura retracts his “banned” comment regarding the Expo symbol

2024-04-10 23:11:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo's ``Big Roof Ring,'' Representative Yoshimura of the Osaka Ishin no Kai called out a commentator on a commercial broadcast information program by name, saying, ``It's fine to criticize it now, but I'm saying, ``Please let me in.'' "I thought I said it was prohibited," he said, but he retracted the comment as inappropriate and apologized to the commenter.

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Spoofed ads Yusaku Maezawa and Takafumi Horie call for countermeasures

2024-04-10 21:44:00
Businessmen Yusaku Maezawa and Takafumi Horie attended a study session organized by the Liberal Democratic Party and criticized social media operators for their images and names being used in fake advertisements impersonating celebrities and soliciting investment. He called for concrete countermeasures such as regulations.

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Tomorrow's Japan-U.S. summit meeting What are the key points of the meeting? Dinner with the president and his wife

2024-04-10 19:52:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States as a state guest for the first time in nine years as a prime minister, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden in the early hours of the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space. (*The key points of the meeting are explained by the reporter in the middle of the article.)

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Tomorrow's Japan-U.S. summit meeting What are the key points of the meeting? Dinner with the president and his wife

2024-04-10 19:02:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States as a state guest for the first time in nine years as a prime minister, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden in the early hours of the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space.

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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi plans to coordinate with Komeito to revise the Political Funds Control Act

2024-04-10 18:52:00
In light of the fact that a special committee will be set up in the Diet to discuss political reform, Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi is considering coordinating with the New Komeito Party to revise the Political Funds Control Act regarding the issue surrounding factional political funding parties. was shown.

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Social Democratic Party “Complete ban on corporate/organizational donations and political funding parties” reform proposal

2024-04-10 15:18:00
In response to the issue of politics and money, the Social Democratic Party has compiled a political reform plan that includes a complete ban on corporate and group donations and political fundraising parties.

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Tomorrow's Japan-U.S. summit meeting What are the key points of the meeting? Dinner with the president and his wife

2024-04-10 14:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space. (*The key points of the meeting are explained by the reporter at the bottom of the article.) Prior to the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida attended an informal dinner with President Biden and his wife.

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House of Councilors Constitution Review Committee appoints new secretary for the first time in the current Diet session following political funding issue

2024-04-10 12:48:00
The House of Councilors Constitution Review Committee was held for the first time in the current Diet session, and procedures were carried out to elect a new secretary in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. The ruling and opposition parties have decided to discuss how to proceed with the discussion going forward.

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Tomorrow's Japan-U.S. summit meeting: Prime Minister to deepen cooperation on defense, cooperation on economic security, etc.

2024-04-10 12:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space. Prior to the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida attended an informal dinner with President Biden and his wife.

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Tomorrow's Japan-U.S. summit meeting: Prime Minister to deepen cooperation on defense, cooperation on economic security, etc.

2024-04-10 11:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space. Prior to the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida attended an informal dinner with President Biden and his wife.

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Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu submits resignation earlier than originally intended

2024-04-10 11:49:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who announced his resignation after making remarks that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination while giving instructions to new employees, submitted his resignation to the chairman of the prefectural assembly on the morning of the 10th.

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Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu submits resignation earlier than originally intended

2024-04-10 11:04:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who announced his resignation after making remarks that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination while giving instructions to new employees, submitted his resignation to the chairman of the prefectural assembly on the morning of the 10th.

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Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 9, 2024

2024-04-10 10:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 9, 2024

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The ruling and opposition parties are expected to make adjustments on how to proceed with discussions to establish a special committee for political reform

2024-04-10 07:21:00
A special committee will be established in the House of Representatives on the 11th to discuss political reform in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. While the Constitutional Democratic Party and other parties are poised to continue pursuing efforts to clarify the actual situation, the Liberal Democratic Party wants to expedite discussions on legal revision, and adjustments are expected to be made.

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President Biden plans to strengthen cooperation in security through Japan-U.S. summit meeting

2024-04-10 07:07:00
Through his summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida, U.S. President Biden reiterated his stance of placing importance on the Indo-Pacific region, keeping in mind China's increasing hegemonic behavior, and further strengthened cooperation with Japan in the security field. That's what I want to do.

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Japan-U.S. summit meeting: Prime Minister deepens cooperation on defense, confirms cooperation on economic security, etc.

2024-04-10 05:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, will hold a summit meeting with President Biden on the 11th, Japan time. In addition to deepening cooperation in the field of defense, such as facilitating coordination between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is expected that they will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including economic security and space.

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