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Political News(2022/04/01)


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Talks with Prime Minister Kishida, former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, and others

2022-04-01 22:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with former LDP secretary general Nikai on the night of April 1 and agreed that it is important for the government and the party to unite in order to win the upper house election in the summer.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi Departs for Poland Support by Accepting Ukrainian Refugees

2022-04-01 22:14:00
To promote the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi set out for Poland as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. Minister Hayashi intends to provide the necessary support as a united government to show further solidarity with Ukraine.

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Request for urgent legislative measures to prevent coercion of adult video appearances of new adults

2022-04-01 19:07:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party has called for urgent legislative measures, saying that the measures put together by the government are not enough to prevent the damage of new teenagers being forced to appear in adult videos.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Takeover of Vaccine Phase “Third vaccination is a top priority”

2022-04-01 19:02:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who is in charge of vaccination, took over from former Minister Horiuchi on the 1st. At a subsequent press conference, he said that the third vaccination was one of the top priorities and expressed his intention to do everything in his power.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi will soon leave for Poland to accept Ukrainian refugees

2022-04-01 18:01:00
To facilitate the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi will soon leave for Poland as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. Minister Hayashi expressed his intention to provide the necessary support as a united government to show further solidarity with Ukraine.

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Ministry of the Environment Expectations for Business Operators' Active Initiatives Plastic Resource Recycling Law

2022-04-01 17:25:00
Regarding the enforcement of the "Plastic Resource Recycling Law" that requires companies to reduce disposable plastic products on April 1, Minister of the Environment Yamaguchi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "Various efforts have already begun. It is important to make effective choices to achieve the reduction target according to your own industry and business type. I hope that businesses will continue to make positive efforts in the future. " After that, he said, "I want each person to take action from a familiar place, such as using refill products when shopping and avoiding receiving unnecessary spoons," and cooperated with consumers. I called.

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Parley between the ruling and opposition parties and the chairman of the House of Representatives election system

2022-04-01 17:11:00
Regarding the election system of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the parliamentary measures of the ruling and opposition parties met, and the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to set up a council of representatives of each denomination, but the Komeito and the Constitutional Democratic Party clarified the purpose and content of the discussion. I was asked to do so and did not agree, so I decided to continue making adjustments.

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Entrance ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Hayashi "Expecting to become a human-powered diplomat"

2022-04-01 17:02:00
At the entrance ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Hayashi said that the role of diplomacy is increasing due to the situation in Ukraine, etc. I told you that I want you to do it.

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Agreed on mutual recommendation with the Democratic Party for the People's First No Kai Summer House of Councilors election

2022-04-01 16:10:00
Over the summer elections, the Democratic Party for the People has agreed with the "First no Kai" launched by the Tokyo regional political party "Tomin First no Kai" to recommend each other's candidates, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. We will work together to promote the activities.

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MLIT contract companies require stricter security standards

2022-04-01 16:04:00
In preparation for a cyberattack on the defense industry, the Ministry of Defense has set stricter security standards for contractors.

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Ministry of the Environment Expectations for Business Operators' Active Initiatives Plastic Resource Recycling Law

2022-04-01 15:34:00
Regarding the enforcement of the "Plastic Resource Recycling Law" that requires companies to reduce disposable plastic products on April 1, Minister of the Environment Yamaguchi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "Various efforts have already begun. It is important to make effective choices to achieve the reduction target according to your own industry and business type. I hope that businesses will continue to make positive efforts in the future. " After that, he said, "I want each person to take action from a familiar place, such as using refill products when shopping and avoiding receiving unnecessary spoons," and cooperated with consumers. I called.

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Komeito Secretary-general "Preparing for unforeseen circumstances, the Diet will establish a supplementary budget"

2022-04-01 14:46:00
Regarding emergency measures in light of rising prices, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii emphasized that the current Diet should pass the supplementary budget for this year, saying that there may be unforeseen circumstances such as the situation in Ukraine where spending will swell. did.

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Prime Minister “Strong sanctions on Russia are important” to reach out to Asian countries

2022-04-01 14:27:00
At the House of Councilors plenary session, Prime Minister Kishida said that it is important for the international community to work together to take strong sanctions in order to stop Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and said that it would continue to work with Asian countries. rice field.

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Entrance ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Hayashi "Expecting to become a human-powered diplomat"

2022-04-01 14:03:00
At the entrance ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Hayashi said that the role of diplomacy is increasing due to the situation in Ukraine, etc. I told you that I want you to do it.

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Government to provide UNHCR supplies free of charge to refugees from Russian military invasion

2022-04-01 14:00:00
The government will provide blankets and vinyl sheets free of charge to those who have fled Russia's military invasion through the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).

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"Depopulating area" for the first time, more than half of the whole country, in 885 municipalities

2022-04-01 13:40:00
On the 1st, 65 cities, towns and villages were added to the "depopulated area" where the population is declining, and it became 885 cities, towns and villages, exceeding half of the whole country for the first time. Based on the "Depopulating Law," the national government designates cities, towns and villages with a large population decline and weak financial strength as "depopulating areas" and provides financial support.

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Russia's Far East oil and natural gas development business without withdrawal Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita

2022-04-01 13:17:00
As economic sanctions on Russia continue, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on April 1, the oil and natural gas development project "Sakhalin" that is being promoted in the Far East of Russia with the involvement of a major Japanese trading company. Regarding "1" and "Sakhalin 2", we reiterated our policy of not withdrawing as it is extremely important for energy security.

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New Economic Security Bill Agreed by Committee on 6th House of Representatives Cabinet Committee

2022-04-01 13:11:00
The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to vote after a question was asked by Prime Minister Kishida on the 6th next week at the board of directors over a new bill to strengthen economic security. ..

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North Korea's additional sanctions Intercontinental ballistic missile-class launch asset freeze expansion

2022-04-01 11:39:00
The government has added sanctions after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile late last month. A total of nine people, including North Korea and Russia, who are said to have been involved in nuclear and missile development, will be added to the targets of asset freezing.

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Response to refugees from Ukraine Decide on specific support measures Government

2022-04-01 11:31:00
Regarding the response to refugees from Ukraine, the government has decided on specific support measures such as providing a place to stay for the time being by a public interest foundation working on refugee support activities and handing it over to local governments and companies.

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Ministry of the Environment Expectations for Business Operators' Active Initiatives Plastic Resource Recycling Law

2022-04-01 11:04:00
Regarding the enforcement of the "Plastic Resource Recycling Law" that requires companies to reduce disposable plastic products on April 1, Minister of the Environment Yamaguchi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "Various efforts have already begun. It is important to make effective choices to achieve the reduction target according to your own industry and business type. I hope that businesses will continue to make positive efforts in the future. " After that, he said, "I want each person to take action from a familiar place, such as using refill products when shopping and avoiding receiving unnecessary spoons," and cooperated with consumers. I called.

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Japan and the Philippines First "2 + 2" to be held in Japan on April 9th

2022-04-01 05:44:00
Japan and the Philippines will hold the first ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called "2 + 2", in Japan on April 9. Officials from both governments say they aim to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, with China in mind as it strengthens its expansion into the South China Sea.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi leaves for Poland tonight to accept Ukrainian refugees

2022-04-01 05:10:00
To promote the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi will leave for Poland on the night of April 1 as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. After understanding the needs of refugees locally, we are considering accepting those who wish to enter Japan on a government aircraft when the minister returns.

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