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Political News(2022/09/22)


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Prime Minister Kishida announces nationwide travel support measures and consumption stimulus measures to start in October

2022-09-22 23:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida has announced a policy to start nationwide travel support measures and event business stimulus measures from the 11th of next month.

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Attendance?

2022-09-22 20:44:00
When we interviewed 67 local governments, including prefectures and ordinance-designated cities, about whether to express condolences at the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th of next week, more than 80% of the 57 local governments lowered their flags to half-staff. Two local governments answered that they would raise it and that they would not show condolences. On the other hand, eight local governments are "under consideration."

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Attendance?

2022-09-22 20:02:00
When we interviewed 67 local governments, including prefectures and ordinance-designated cities, about whether to express condolences at the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th of next week, more than 80% of the 57 local governments lowered their flags to half-staff. Two local governments answered that they would raise it and that they would not show condolences. On the other hand, eight local governments are "under consideration."

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Ishin Matsui former representative denies the possibility of election cooperation Ritsumin Izumi criticizes

2022-09-22 19:30:00
Concerning the collaboration between the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party during the extraordinary Diet session in autumn, former leader Matsui of the Japan Restoration Party denied the possibility that it would lead to election cooperation between the two parties. It is superfluous to immediately get involved in the political situation and put a check on him with such remarks," he criticized.

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Former Prime Minister Abe "State Funeral" Expected about 4,300 attendees from home and abroad Government

2022-09-22 19:05:00
The government has revealed that it expects a total of about 4,300 attendees from Japan and overseas to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, which will be held on the 27th of next week.

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Ritsumin Izumi representative Yamagiwa economic revitalization minister's idea of ​​seeking resignation ``I have no qualifications as a minister''

2022-09-22 18:45:00
Regarding the newly confirmed attendance of the minister in charge of economic revitalization Yamagiwa at an event hosted by the former Unification Church, Izumi, representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, ``The explanation is constantly changing, and he has no qualifications to be a minister.'' He indicated his intention to seek the resignation of Minister Yamagiwa.

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Minister of Agriculture Holds Talks with Governor of Fukushima Prefecture and Chairman of Prefectural Fisheries Federation for Discharge of Treated Water

2022-09-22 18:39:00
For the first time since taking office, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura held talks with Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture and the chairman of the Prefectural Fisheries Federation. He expressed his intention to do everything in his power to dispel harmful rumors about marine products.

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Former Prime Minister Abe "State Funeral" 218 countries and regions Intention to attend from international organizations

2022-09-22 18:32:00
The government announced that by the 22nd, 218 countries and regions, as well as international organizations, had expressed their intention to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe. A total of about 700 people attended, of which 35 are current leaders, including Vice President Harris of the United States.

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Liberal Democrat Autumn Extraordinary Diet Expected to be convened on the 3rd of next month Tell the people

2022-09-22 18:05:00
Regarding the extraordinary Diet session in autumn, the Liberal Democratic Party will inform the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that it will be convened on the 3rd of next month. I presented my thoughts and decided to proceed with coordination between the ruling and opposition parties.

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To drastically strengthen defense capabilities Government establishes expert panel First meeting on 30th of this month

2022-09-22 17:52:00
In order to drastically strengthen defense capabilities, the government has set up an expert panel consisting of 10 experts in the fields of diplomacy, defense, economy, and finance, and announced that it will hold its first meeting on the 30th of this month. We will also discuss the financial resources that will support the increase in defense spending.

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Former Prime Minister Abe "State Funeral" 217 countries and regions Intention to attend from international organizations

2022-09-22 17:45:00
The government announced that by the 21st, 217 countries and regions, as well as international organizations, had expressed their intention to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe. A total of about 700 people attended, of which 35 are current leaders, including Vice President Harris of the United States.

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Ritsumin Izumi representative Yamagiwa economic revitalization minister's idea of ​​seeking resignation ``I have no qualifications as a minister''

2022-09-22 17:33:00
Regarding the newly confirmed attendance of the minister in charge of economic revitalization Yamagiwa at an event hosted by the former Unification Church, Izumi, representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, ``The explanation is constantly changing, and he has no qualifications to be a minister.'' He indicated his intention to seek the resignation of Minister Yamagiwa.

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Ishin Matsui former representative denies the possibility of election cooperation Ritsumin Izumi criticizes

2022-09-22 17:24:00
Concerning the collaboration between the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party during the extraordinary Diet session in autumn, former leader Matsui of the Japan Restoration Party denied the possibility that it would lead to election cooperation between the two parties. It is superfluous to immediately get involved in the political situation and put a check on him with such remarks," he criticized.

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Liberal Democrat Autumn Extraordinary Diet Expected to be convened on the 3rd of next month Tell the people

2022-09-22 16:23:00
Regarding the extraordinary Diet session in autumn, the Liberal Democratic Party will inform the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that it will be convened on the 3rd of next month. I presented my thoughts and decided to proceed with coordination between the ruling and opposition parties.

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Ritsumin Izumi representative Yamagiwa economic revitalization minister's idea of ​​seeking resignation ``I have no qualifications as a minister''

2022-09-22 15:19:00
Regarding the newly confirmed attendance of the minister in charge of economic revitalization Yamagiwa at an event hosted by the former Unification Church, Izumi, representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, ``The explanation is constantly changing, and he has no qualifications to be a minister.'' He indicated his intention to seek the resignation of Minister Yamagiwa.

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Komei Deputy Representative of the North "State Funeral" "The Prime Minister and the Government Should Explain Everything"

2022-09-22 15:12:00
Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", the deputy representative of the north side of the Komeito Party indicated that the government, including Prime Minister Kishida, should give an explanation, saying that the public's understanding has not progressed sufficiently.

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Minister of Agriculture Holds Talks with Chairman of Fukushima Prefectural Fisheries Federation for Release of Treated Water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

2022-09-22 15:05:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura visited Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture to strengthen research on marine products caught off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in preparation for the release of treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station scheduled for spring next year. He also expressed his intention to do everything in his power to eradicate harmful rumors.

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Komei Deputy Representative of the North "State Funeral" "The Prime Minister and the Government Should Explain Everything"

2022-09-22 14:05:00
Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", the deputy representative of the north side of the Komeito Party indicated that the government, including Prime Minister Kishida, should give an explanation, saying that the public's understanding has not progressed sufficiently.

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Prime Minister Kishida held talks with South Korean President Yun, agreeing to resolve pending issues and develop relations

2022-09-22 13:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, held talks with South Korean President Yoon Seong-yeol, and, bearing in mind the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, resolved outstanding issues between the two countries and strengthened Japan-South Korea relations. We agreed to restore and develop a healthy relationship.

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Prime Minister Kishida and President Biden hold talks, confirm cooperation for UN Security Council reform

2022-09-22 13:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, had an informal meeting with President Biden of the United States for a few minutes and confirmed that they will work together to reform the United Nations Security Council.

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Prime Minister Kishida held talks with South Korean President Yun, agreeing to resolve pending issues and develop relations

2022-09-22 12:47:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, held talks with South Korean President Yoon Seong-yeol, and, bearing in mind the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, resolved outstanding issues between the two countries and strengthened Japan-South Korea relations. We agreed to restore and develop a healthy relationship.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting A series of serious concerns about Russia's reserve mobilization announcement

2022-09-22 11:50:00
While Russia's invasion of Ukraine was protracted, the G7 (7 major countries) foreign ministers' meeting was held, and Russia announced that it would partially mobilize its reserve forces, leading to continued support for Ukraine. confirmed.

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Prime Minister Kishida and President Biden hold talks, confirm cooperation for UN Security Council reform

2022-09-22 11:21:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, had a brief meeting with President Biden of the United States and confirmed that they will work together to reform the United Nations Security Council.

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Prime Minister Kishida and President of the Philippines Cooperate to Resolve Issues in the East and South China Seas

2022-09-22 11:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, held talks with President Marcos of the Philippines and agreed to work together to resolve issues such as the situation in the East and South China Seas, where China is stepping up its maritime expansion.

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Prime Minister Kishida holds talks with Iranian president, expresses hope for early return to nuclear deal

2022-09-22 11:00:00
During his visit to New York, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with President Raisi of Iran and conveyed his hope for an early return to the nuclear agreement.

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Prime Minister Kishida “Contributes up to $1 billion over three years to the three major infectious disease control funds”

2022-09-22 10:19:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, attended a meeting hosted by the United States to consider increasing the capital of the fund to tackle the three major infectious diseases of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. I have expressed my intention to donate the extra dollar.

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Prime Minister Kishida seeks early entry into force of CTBT banning nuclear tests, calls for cooperation from all countries

2022-09-22 10:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, attended a summit-level meeting aimed at the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which bans all nuclear tests, and called on all countries to cooperate.

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Prime Minister Kishida conveys continued aid to First Lady Zelensky

2022-09-22 09:55:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, exchanged words with Ukrainian President Zelensky's wife, Olena, and continued sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine in cooperation with like-minded countries, including the G7 = seven major countries. I conveyed my thoughts.

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Prime Minister Kishida held talks with South Korean President Yun, agreeing to resolve pending issues and develop relations

2022-09-22 05:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, held talks with South Korean President Yoon Seong-yeol, and, bearing in mind the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, resolved outstanding issues between the two countries and strengthened Japan-South Korea relations. We agreed to restore and develop a healthy relationship.

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Government Status of dissemination of My Number Card Policy to reflect in subsidy distribution

2022-09-22 05:04:00
In an effort to popularize My Number cards, the government has decided to reflect the spread of cards in each municipality in the distribution of subsidies to be newly established next fiscal year.

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Prime Minister Kishida Speech at UN Organized Event “Continuing Support for Women in Conflicts”

2022-09-22 04:54:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, delivered a keynote speech at an event hosted by a United Nations organization that aims to improve the status of women. As such, he expressed his intention to work on support.

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