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Political News(2024/04/16)


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Prime Minister Kishida “To compile countermeasures against investment fraud using SNS” by June

2024-04-16 21:52:00
At a meeting with individual investors and others held on the 16th, Prime Minister Kishida mentioned that investment fraud using SNS has been occurring one after another, and expressed his intention to compile comprehensive countermeasures by June this year. I did.

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Legislative Council subcommittee begins discussion on “creating a will on a computer”

2024-04-16 21:11:00
A subcommittee of the Legislative Council has begun discussing whether it is possible to create handwritten wills on a computer to reduce the burden.

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This year’s diplomatic bluebook clearly states “mutually beneficial relationship between Japan and China” for the first time in five years

2024-04-16 21:07:00
This year's "Diplomatic Bluebook" was finalized, and while it states that there are many outstanding issues regarding Japan-China relations, it also calls for the first time in five years to promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" in which both sides will expand their common interests. This clearly states our commitment to building constructive and stable relationships.

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Liberal Democratic Party rejects reexamination of former Education Minister Shioya's recommendation to leave the party; punishment finalized

2024-04-16 21:05:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided not to approve the reexamination of the punishment requested by former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction, who was recommended to leave the party due to an issue surrounding a faction's political funding party. As a result, Mr. Shioya's punishment has been finalized.

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Private and public governments discuss revisions to the Political Funds Control Act “Compile as soon as possible”

2024-04-16 20:37:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding parties of factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have begun discussions toward amending the Political Funds Regulation Act, and have confirmed their intention to compile a proposal as the ruling party as soon as possible.

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House of Representatives Nagasaki 3rd Ward by-election: Ritmin and Ishin candidates, Liberal Democratic Party postponed

2024-04-16 19:44:00
A by-election for the Nagasaki 3rd Ward of the House of Representatives due to the resignation of a member was announced on April 16th, and two people ran as candidates. In this election, the Liberal Democratic Party will not field an official candidate, and opposition candidates will face off against each other, with debates expected to unfold over issues such as politics and money.

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My Number New certificate trouble Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues administrative guidance to Fujitsu

2024-04-16 19:21:00
A new issue has been confirmed in Takamatsu City where a certificate issuance system for convenience stores using My Number cards is issuing documents for another person. We provided administrative guidance to Fujitsu, the parent company of the operating company.

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Liberal Democratic Party rejects reexamination of former Education Minister Shioya's recommendation to leave the party; punishment finalized

2024-04-16 18:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided not to approve the reexamination of the punishment requested by former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction, who was recommended to leave the party due to an issue surrounding a faction's political funding party. As a result, Mr. Shioya's punishment has been finalized.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Public Pension “Financial Verification” Estimation in case of extension of payment period, etc.

2024-04-16 18:34:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will conduct a ``financial review'' this year to show the outlook for the future benefit level of public pensions, and will examine cases in which the payment period for national pension insurance premiums is extended, and cases in which elderly people who work and have a certain income We have decided to estimate the impact of abolishing the ``employed old age pension'' system, which reduces pensions for employees.

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``Development work system'' bill to revise the Immigration Control Act, etc. begins deliberation in the Diet

2024-04-16 18:00:00
A bill to revise the Immigration Control Act, which aims to abolish the technical intern training system and establish a new ``developmental employment system,'' has entered the Diet.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to revise the Political Funds Control Act, working-level consultations begin today

2024-04-16 17:39:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin consultations between working officials on the 16th in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. The opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, plan to call on both parties to quickly come up with a plan and enter into debate in the Diet.

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Amendment bill to the Civil Code to introduce "joint custody" passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives

2024-04-16 17:21:00
The bill to amend the Civil Code, which centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, was passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, with some amendments. It was sent to the House of Councilors.

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House of Representatives by-election announced in 3 constituencies; Liberal Democratic Party not contesting in 2 constituencies

2024-04-16 17:20:00
Three by-elections for the House of Representatives were announced on April 16th. The election results are expected to have an impact on Prime Minister Kishida's future management of the government and his strategy for dissolving the House of Representatives, and a fierce election campaign will be waged in the run-up to voting day on April 28th.

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House of Representatives Nagasaki 3rd Ward by-election: Ritmin and Ishin candidates, Liberal Democratic Party postponed

2024-04-16 16:50:00
A by-election for the Nagasaki 3rd Ward of the House of Representatives due to the resignation of a member was announced on April 16th, and two people ran as candidates. In this election, the Liberal Democratic Party will not field an official candidate, and opposition candidates will face off against each other, with debates expected to unfold over issues such as politics and money.

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Amendment bill to the Civil Code to introduce "joint custody" passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives

2024-04-16 16:44:00
The bill to amend the Civil Code, which centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, was passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, with some amendments. It was sent to the House of Councilors.

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This year’s diplomatic bluebook clearly states “mutually beneficial relationship between Japan and China” for the first time in five years

2024-04-16 15:14:00
This year's "Diplomatic Bluebook" was finalized, and while it states that there are many outstanding issues regarding Japan-China relations, it also calls for the first time in five years to promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" in which both sides will expand their common interests. This clearly states our commitment to building constructive and stable relationships.

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Recommends consideration of “determining insurance coverage based on cost-effectiveness assessment of pharmaceuticals” Fiscal Council

2024-04-16 15:00:00
An advisory body to the Minister of Finance, which discusses the state of the country's budget, will assess the cost-effectiveness of drugs and decide whether to cover them by insurance, in order to curb the growth in medical costs as the number of expensive drugs increases. We recommended that the introduction of a system should be considered.

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Liberal Democratic Party: Re-examination of Shioya's recommendation to leave the party, left to General Affairs Chairman Moriyama to handle

2024-04-16 14:41:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has entrusted Chairman of the Board of Governors Moriyama to handle the reexamination requested by former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction, who was advised to leave the party due to issues surrounding factional political funding parties. Mr. Moriyama said he would reach a conclusion on the 16th and report it to Prime Minister Kishida.

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9 candidates in Tokyo 15th Ward by-election for the House of Representatives, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito do not stand

2024-04-16 14:25:00
The by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward in the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th, following the resignation of Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa in response to an election violation incident surrounding the Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election. We have entered a 12-day election campaign.

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28 years after Futenma Air Base return agreement, Ginowan Mayor says, “Return date should be fixed as soon as possible”

2024-04-16 14:15:00
Twenty-eight years have passed since the Japanese and U.S. governments agreed to return the U.S. military base to Futenma, and Mayor Matsukawa of Ginowan City, where the base is located, met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi to set a date for its return, citing the continuing noise pollution and other issues. We requested that it be finalized as soon as possible.

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Support subsidy system Prime Minister Kishida “does not require new burdens from the people”

2024-04-16 14:11:00
Regarding the introduction of a "support subsidy system" to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his understanding that the social security burden rate will not increase and that it will not require new burdens from the people. I asked for it.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to revise the Political Funds Control Act, working-level consultations begin today

2024-04-16 13:55:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin consultations between working officials on the 16th in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. The opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, plan to call on both parties to quickly come up with a plan and enter into debate in the Diet.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to revise the Political Funds Control Act, working-level consultations begin today

2024-04-16 13:17:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin consultations between working officials on the 16th in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. The opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, plan to call on both parties to quickly come up with a plan and enter into debate in the Diet.

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House of Representatives by-election announced in 3 constituencies; Liberal Democratic Party not contesting in 2 constituencies

2024-04-16 13:16:00
Three by-elections for the House of Representatives were announced on April 16th. The election results are expected to have an impact on Prime Minister Kishida's future management of the government and his strategy for dissolving the House of Representatives, and a fierce election campaign will be waged in the run-up to voting day on April 28th.

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9 candidates in Tokyo 15th Ward by-election for the House of Representatives, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito do not stand

2024-04-16 12:58:00
The by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward in the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th, following the resignation of Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa in response to an election violation incident surrounding the Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election. We have entered a 12-day election campaign.

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Two candidates run in the Shimane 1st District by-election for the House of Representatives, with the ruling and opposition parties facing off against each other

2024-04-16 12:33:00
A by-election for the Shimane 1st Ward of the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th following the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda, and two people ran as candidates. The ruling and opposition parties are set to face off, and a fierce election battle will take place. Click here for the video including the speech

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House of Representatives Nagasaki 3rd Ward by-election: Ritmin and Ishin candidates, Liberal Democratic Party postponed

2024-04-16 12:13:00
A by-election for the Nagasaki 3rd Ward of the House of Representatives due to the resignation of a member was announced on April 16th, and two people ran as candidates. In this election, the Liberal Democratic Party will not field an official candidate, and opposition candidates will face off against each other, with debates expected to unfold over issues such as politics and money.

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Two candidates run in the Shimane 1st District by-election for the House of Representatives, with the ruling and opposition parties facing off against each other

2024-04-16 12:00:00
A by-election for the Shimane 1st Ward of the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th following the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda, and two people ran as candidates. The ruling and opposition parties are set to face off, and a fierce election battle will take place.

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9 candidates in Tokyo 15th Ward by-election for the House of Representatives, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito do not stand

2024-04-16 11:49:00
The by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward in the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th, following the resignation of Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa in response to an election violation incident surrounding the Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election. We have entered a 12-day election campaign.

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This year’s diplomatic bluebook clearly states “mutually beneficial relationship between Japan and China” for the first time in five years

2024-04-16 11:49:00
This year's "Diplomatic Bluebook" was finalized, and while it states that there are many outstanding issues regarding Japan-China relations, it also calls for the first time in five years to promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" in which both sides will expand their common interests. This clearly states our commitment to building constructive and stable relationships.

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Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 15, 2024

2024-04-16 10:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 15, 2024

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This year’s diplomatic bluebook clearly states “mutually beneficial relationship between Japan and China” for the first time in five years

2024-04-16 10:49:00
This year's "Diplomatic Bluebook" was finalized, and while it states that there are many outstanding issues regarding Japan-China relations, it also calls for the first time in five years to promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" in which both sides will expand their common interests. This clearly states our commitment to building constructive and stable relationships.

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House of Representatives by-election announced in 3 constituencies today, fierce election battle ahead

2024-04-16 06:58:00
Three by-elections for the House of Representatives will be announced on the 16th. The election results are expected to have an impact on Prime Minister Kishida's future management of the government and his strategy for dissolving the House of Representatives, and a fierce election campaign will be waged in the run-up to voting day on the 28th of this month.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to revise the Political Funds Control Act, working-level consultations begin today

2024-04-16 04:54:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party are planning to begin consultations between working officials on the 16th in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. The opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, plan to call on both parties to quickly come up with a plan and enter into debate in the Diet.

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