2024-04-12 21:37:00
Minister of Defense Kihara held an online meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov and informed him that the planned shipment of 101 Ground Self-Defense Force trucks provided as part of support was completed, and continued international cooperation. He expressed his intention to cooperate with society and provide support.
2024-04-12 19:10:00
An article was published in a monthly magazine in which a lawyer who was close to Tokyo Governor Koike questioned the authenticity of her educational background. Governor Koike countered this by saying, ``His diploma and graduation certificate have been made public and explained at press conferences and the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.It's unfortunate that articles are published every time there is an election.''
2024-04-12 18:58:00
In response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party was held to discuss legal revisions to prevent a recurrence, and it is necessary to strengthen the responsibility of members of parliament in response to false entries in income and expenditure reports. There were a number of opinions.
2024-04-12 18:23:00
Japan's total population in 2023 is estimated to be 124,352,000, nearly 600,000 fewer than the previous year, marking the 13th consecutive year of decline. Meanwhile, the number of people aged 75 and over exceeded 20 million for the first time, accounting for 16.1% of the total population, the highest ever.
2024-04-12 17:42:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 16:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech to Congress and pointed out that the international order, which is based on freedom and democracy, is facing threats due to the actions of Russia and China. He emphasized that not only the United States but also Japan, as a global partner, has a great responsibility to maintain order, and called for unity between Japan and the United States.
2024-04-12 16:49:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 15:13:00
Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has indicated that he will consider whether punishment is necessary for House of Representatives member Mamoru Umetani, who was accused of passing out sake at an event in his constituency, once the investigation reaches a conclusion.
2024-04-12 14:26:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 14:21:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and other parties have submitted amendments to the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both parents have custody of their children even after divorce. The bill was voted on by the House of Representatives Judicial Affairs Committee and passed with a majority vote.
2024-04-12 13:58:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 13:34:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Councilors Gaku Hasegawa apologized to officials in Hokkaido and Sapporo City for feeling his words and actions were coercive, and expressed his intention to change his approach.
2024-04-12 13:32:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 12th, the government decided to appoint Yusuke Arai, who previously served as the Director-General for International Intelligence at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the new ambassador to Israel.
2024-04-12 13:07:00
Minister of Defense Kihara agreed at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting to deepen defense cooperation, including improving command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military. He expressed his hope that this would lead to positive results.
2024-04-12 12:56:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 12:44:00
Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the significance of his speech to the U.S. Congress, saying that he was able to convey with a concrete vision that the Japan-U.S. alliance is strong and that the two countries will continue to be global partners.
2024-04-12 12:18:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, a member of the Abe faction, was recommended to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to an issue surrounding a faction's political funding party, but he requested a reconsideration, saying that the punishment was unacceptable and unacceptable.
2024-04-12 12:09:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Suzuki announced that he was making final arrangements to attend the G20 (finance ministers and central bank governors meeting of 20 major countries) to be held in the United States next week. He predicted that support for measures to counter fluctuations would be on the agenda.
2024-04-12 11:28:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 10:47:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Councilors, following the House of Representatives, established a special committee to discuss political reform.
2024-04-12 10:45:00
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida held the first meeting between the leaders of three countries, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines. In light of China's trends, the two countries agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, including holding joint exercises by the coast guard agencies of the three countries.
2024-04-12 10:39:00
Regarding the depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market, Minister of Finance Suzuki stated at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that it would lead to an increase in the burden on consumers and others through an increase in import prices, and that he would take every possible measure to prevent excessive fluctuations in the exchange rate. We once again demonstrated our intention to respond without eliminating any means necessary.
2024-04-12 10:25:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech to Congress and pointed out that the international order, which is based on freedom and democracy, is facing threats due to the actions of Russia and China. He emphasized that not only the United States but also Japan, as a global partner, has a great responsibility to maintain order, and called for unity between Japan and the United States.
2024-04-12 09:58:00
Prime Minister Kishida's activities April 11, 2024 (Japan time) 01:19 Japan-U.S. summit meeting ended 02:23 Joint press conference with President Biden at the White House in Washington, U.S. (~02:52) 04:01 National Park National・Cherry tree seedling donation ceremony at Tidal Basin on the Mall (~04:20) 07:30 Official dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Biden at the White House (~11:33) 22:45 Meeting with Speaker of the House Johnson at the U.S. Congress ( ~23:01) 23:05 Meeting with Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders from both houses of Congress (~23:34)
2024-04-12 09:00:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech to Congress and pointed out that the international order, which is based on freedom and democracy, is facing threats due to the actions of Russia and China. He emphasized that not only the United States but also Japan, as a global partner, has a great responsibility to maintain order, and called for unity between Japan and the United States.
2024-04-12 08:04:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech to Congress and pointed out that the international order, which is based on freedom and democracy, is facing threats due to the actions of Russia and China. He emphasized that not only the United States but also Japan, as a global partner, has a great responsibility to maintain order, and called for unity between Japan and the United States.
2024-04-12 07:53:00
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida held the first meeting between the leaders of three countries, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines. In light of China's trends, the two countries agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, including holding joint exercises by the coast guard agencies of the three countries.
2024-04-12 07:07:00
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Kishida held the first meeting between the leaders of three countries, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines. In light of China's trends, the two countries agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, including holding joint exercises by the coast guard agencies of the three countries.
2024-04-12 06:28:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Shioya, an Abe supporter, was recommended to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, but he plans to request a reconsideration on the 12th, stating that he is unable to accept the punishment.
2024-04-12 02:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech to Congress and pointed out that the international order, which is based on freedom and democracy, is facing threats due to the actions of Russia and China. He emphasized that not only the United States but also Japan, as a global partner, has a great responsibility to maintain order, and called for unity between Japan and the United States.
