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Political News(2022/01/31)


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F15 fighter plane disappears over the Sea of ​​Japan Partial discovery of the aircraft Continued search

2022-01-31 23:57:00
On the evening of the 31st, one F15 fighter at the Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture disappeared from the radar while flying over the Sea of ​​Japan. A part of the aircraft was found in the surrounding sea, and the Ministry of Defense is proceeding with confirmation that the fighter has crashed into the sea, and is continuing to search for the two pilots on board.

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Sado Island's Kanayama World Heritage Recommendation "Working on International Understanding" Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party

2022-01-31 22:51:00
Regarding the recommendation of "Kanayama on Sado Island" as a world cultural heritage, Secretary-general Motegi of the Liberal Democratic Party regretted the opposition from South Korea and expressed his intention to work together with the government and the ruling party to gain the understanding of the international community. rice field.

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Governor of Tokyo Koike "It is necessary to look at severe and moderate illnesses among the bed usage rates"

2022-01-31 22:26:00
While the usage rate of beds in Tokyo is approaching 50%, which the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering requesting a state of emergency, Prime Minister Kishida said that beds for the severely ill have been secured compared to last summer. He pointed out that he is not considering issuing a declaration targeting Tokyo at this time. Regarding this, Governor Koike told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the night of the 31st, "For some time,'stop infection, not stop society', or more simply,'protect life and livelihood'. The bed usage rate is 49.2. % Is today's number, but half of it is for the elderly in their 70s and above. We have to consider it according to the characteristics of the elderly, especially the Omicron strain. " He added, "From the perspective of saving lives, it is necessary to look at severe and moderate illnesses in the bed usage rate. I would like to show my thinking while listening to the voices of experts." He showed that it is necessary to pay attention not only to the usage rate but also to the situation of people with severe or moderate illness.

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F15 fighter plane disappears over the Sea of ​​Japan Debris crashes on the surrounding sea

2022-01-31 22:12:00
On the evening of the 31st, one F15 fighter at the Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture disappeared from the radar while flying over the Sea of ​​Japan. Since something like debris was found in the surrounding sea, the Ministry of Defense is proceeding with confirmation that it may have crashed into the sea.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson postponed February visit to Japan due to the situation in Ukraine

2022-01-31 21:56:00
British Prime Minister Johnson will visit Japan next month to hold a summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida, but it will be postponed due to an offer from the British side in light of the ongoing tension in Ukraine. became.

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F15 fighter plane disappears over the Sea of ​​Japan Debris crashes on the surrounding sea

2022-01-31 21:03:00
On the evening of the 31st, one F15 fighter at the Air Self-Defense Force Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture disappeared from the radar while flying over the Sea of ​​Japan. Since something like debris was found in the surrounding sea, the Ministry of Defense is proceeding with confirmation that it may have crashed into the sea.

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F15 fighter crew or person found at sea in Japan Rescue Ministry of Defense executive

2022-01-31 20:14:00
According to the Ministry of Defense officials, people have been found and rescued on the Sea of ​​Japan. It seems to be a crew member of an F15 fighter, but the details such as the number of people and safety are unknown.

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Astronaut Hoshide reports on activities at the International Space Station to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2022-01-31 19:24:00
Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu and reported on his activities at the International Space Station, where he stayed for more than half a year.

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Bipartisan Parliamentary League Calls for Diplomatic Efforts to Immediately Stop Violence in Myanmar

2022-01-31 19:05:00
The bipartisan parliamentary federation, which supports democratization over the situation in Myanmar, has called on the government to make further efforts to immediately stop violence against the people of Myanmar.

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Strengthening anti-money laundering measures Draft outline to raise the upper limit of punishment Legislative Committee

2022-01-31 18:48:00
To strengthen measures against so-called money laundering, a subcommittee of the Legislative Council has put together a draft outline to raise the upper limit of statutory penalties for punishment.

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Prime Minister Kishida "Declaration of Emergency to Tokyo Not Considered at this Time"

2022-01-31 17:00:00
Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that beds for the severely ill have been secured compared to last summer, while the usage rate of beds in Tokyo is approaching 50%, which the city is considering requesting the issuance of a state of emergency. At this time, he acknowledged that he is not considering issuing a declaration targeting Tokyo.

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Prime Minister Kishida "Declaration of Emergency to Tokyo Not Considered at this Time"

2022-01-31 15:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that beds for the severely ill have been secured compared to last summer, while the usage rate of beds in Tokyo is approaching 50%, which the city is considering requesting the issuance of a state of emergency. At this time, he acknowledged that he is not considering issuing a declaration targeting Tokyo.

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"Overseas voting" Request for introduction of online voting Submission of signatures to Japanese nationals living overseas

2022-01-31 13:04:00
Regarding the "overseas voting" in which Japanese people living overseas vote in national elections, the current system, which is conducted by embassies and mails, is a heavy burden on voters, and signing activities are being carried out to request the introduction of Internet voting. Signatures for 16,000 people have been submitted to Foreign Minister Hayashi.

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Prime Minister Kishida "Declaration of Emergency to Tokyo Not Considered at this Time"

2022-01-31 12:30:00
Regarding the declaration of an emergency to Tokyo, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Priority measures such as prevention of spread have already started, and the national government will make a comprehensive decision in cooperation with local governments by confirming the effects and looking at the transition of the situation. At least at this point in time, the government has not considered issuing a state of emergency. "

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Strengthening North Korea's military action alert surveillance, including government ICBM launch experiments

2022-01-31 04:18:00
Following North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles with a range of medium range or longer, the government may take warning and surveillance actions that may further increase the threat, such as the ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile launch test. The policy is to strengthen it and to cooperate with the international community to strongly encourage North Korea to restrain itself.

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