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Political News(2022/11/11)


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Prime Minister Kishida solidifies his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, to succeed Hari as Minister of Justice

2022-11-11 19:25:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Liberal Democratic Party, to succeed Harashi as Minister of Justice.

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Prime Minister Kishida solidifies his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, to succeed Hari as Minister of Justice

2022-11-11 19:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Liberal Democratic Party, to succeed Harashi as Minister of Justice.

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Prime Minister Kishida ``takes appointment responsibility seriously'' ``successor Mr. Saito has abundant experience''

2022-11-11 19:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's official residence that he had accepted the resignation letter submitted by Minister of Justice Hari. In addition, Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Liberal Democratic Party, has been appointed as his successor.

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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka declares that he will exercise the right to ask questions on the issue of the former Unification Church

2022-11-11 18:59:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced that he would exercise his "right to ask questions" based on the Religious Corporation Law. If we find facts that may be applicable to a dissolution order through the investigation by exercising the right to ask questions, we will consider requesting a dissolution order to the court.

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Prime Minister leaves for Cambodia early on the 12th, 10 hours late due to the successor to the Minister of Justice

2022-11-11 18:35:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is planning to attend the G20 = summit meeting of 20 major countries to be held in Southeast Asia, decided to dismiss Minister of Justice Hari on the 12th, nearly half a day behind the original schedule. I will be leaving for Cambodia early in the morning.

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Justice Minister Hari submits resignation letter to prime minister for remarks on death penalty

2022-11-11 18:33:00
Justice Minister Harashi has submitted a letter of resignation to Prime Minister Kishida, arguing that his remarks about the death penalty made the public feel uncomfortable. It seems like a de facto replacement. The government decided to resign Harashi, Minister of Justice, in a rotating cabinet meeting.

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Justice Minister Hari apologizes and withdraws past remarks "only when pushing the death penalty stamp"

2022-11-11 18:16:00
Justice Minister Harashi, who has been criticized for saying that the Minister of Justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty stamp is pressed, said that he had made similar remarks more than four times at parties in the past. He apologized again and indicated that he would withdraw his previous remarks.

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Justice Minister Hari submits resignation letter to prime minister for remarks on death penalty

2022-11-11 17:37:00
Justice Minister Harashi has submitted a letter of resignation to Prime Minister Kishida, arguing that his remarks about the death penalty made the public feel uncomfortable. It seems like a de facto replacement.

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Justice Minister Hari submits resignation letter to prime minister

2022-11-11 17:13:00
Minister of Justice Harashi submitted a letter of resignation to Prime Minister Kishida in response to his remarks about the death penalty. It seems like a de facto replacement.

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Prime Minister Kishida solidifies his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, to succeed Hari as Minister of Justice

2022-11-11 17:00:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to appoint Ken Saito, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Liberal Democratic Party, to succeed Harashi as Minister of Justice.

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Prime Minister visits three countries, including Cambodia, to leave tomorrow night for successor appointment

2022-11-11 16:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida canceled his planned departure to Cambodia on the 11th after confirming his intention to dismiss Justice Minister Hari. On the 12th, I will participate in the summit meeting with ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations online, etc., and I am coordinating to leave at night.

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Prime Minister Kishida tells ruling party executives to solidify intention to dismiss Justice Minister Hari

2022-11-11 16:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida confirmed his intention to dismiss Justice Minister Harashi, who said that it was a sober position that only became news when the death penalty was stamped, and informed the ruling party executives.

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Monthly salaries and bonuses for national civil servants raised for the first time in three years Revised Salary Law enacted

2022-11-11 15:51:00
The Revised Salary Law, which raises the monthly salaries and bonuses of national civil servants for the first time in three years, was passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 11th.

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Justice Minister Hari apologizes and withdraws past remarks "only when pushing the death penalty stamp"

2022-11-11 15:20:00
Justice Minister Harashi, who has been criticized for saying that the Minister of Justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty stamp is pressed, said that he had made similar remarks more than four times at parties in the past. He apologized again and indicated that he would withdraw his previous remarks.

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Prime Minister Kishida tells ruling party executives to solidify intention to dismiss Justice Minister Hari

2022-11-11 15:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida confirmed his intention to dismiss Justice Minister Harashi, who said that it was a sober position that only became news when the death penalty was stamped, and informed the ruling party executives.

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Revised Port and Harbor Act enacted to decarbonize ports Special tax treatment for hydrogen supply facilities

2022-11-11 15:14:00
The revised Port and Harbor Act, which includes special tax exemptions for the establishment of facilities for refueling ships with hydrogen and ammonia fuel, which have low greenhouse gas emissions, was announced at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 11th. Passed and established.

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Over 9.55 million yen in ODA for the construction of a vocational training school for a former Unification Church-affiliated organization Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

2022-11-11 15:13:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that when an NGO affiliated with the former Unification Church built a vocational training school in Senegal, Africa, it provided grant aid of more than 9.55 million yen as ODA = Official Development Assistance.

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[Commentary] Prime Minister Kishida dismisses Minister of Justice Hari Why is this timing?

2022-11-11 14:32:00
Prime Minister Kishida confirmed his intention to dismiss Minister of Justice Harashi, who said that it was a sober position that only became news when he pressed the death penalty stamp, and told the Liberal Democratic Party executives. Nakata Desk of the Political Department explains why he was dismissed at this timing and the impact on the Kishida administration. (The video is 3 minutes and 31 seconds. This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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Amendments to the Infectious Diseases Law, etc. Deliberations at the House of Councilors plenary session Measures to strengthen regional medical care, etc.

2022-11-11 14:25:00
A bill to revise the Infectious Diseases Control Law, which incorporates measures to strengthen regional medical care systems, was deliberated at the plenary session of the House of Councillors. I will wait,” he said.

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“10 increase 10 decrease” Public Offices Election Law Revision Bill to be deliberated in the House of Councilors and to be enacted next week

2022-11-11 14:21:00
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, a bill to revise the Public Offices Election Law to increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, has entered deliberations in the House of Councillors. The bill is expected to be enacted within the next week.

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Proposal for financial resources due to increase in lump-sum childbirth and childcare allowance "partially from the medical system for the latter-stage elderly"

2022-11-11 14:10:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced at a subcommittee of the Social Security Council held on the 11th that the government will increase the amount of the lump-sum allowance for childbirth and childcare. I presented a plan to have you bear a part of the financial resources from.

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Prime Minister Kishida tells Liberal Democratic Party executives to solidify intention to dismiss Justice Minister Hari

2022-11-11 14:02:00
Prime Minister Kishida confirmed his intention to dismiss Minister of Justice Harashi, who said that it was a sober position that only became news when he pressed the death penalty stamp, and told the Liberal Democratic Party executives.

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Next spring's unified local election schedule decided April 9th ​​for the first half, April 23rd for the second half

2022-11-11 13:54:00
The special law that sets the schedule for the unified local elections to be held next spring was unanimously approved and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 11th. As a result, it was decided that the gubernatorial election in the first half will be held on April 9, and the municipal mayoral election in the second half will be held on April 23.

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Defense Minister seeks local understanding for flexible use of SDF facilities on Sakishima Islands

2022-11-11 13:47:00
In order to drastically strengthen defense capabilities, Minister of Defense Hamada politely explained to local governments that it was important for SDF units to be able to flexibly use airports and port facilities on the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. I showed the idea that I seek understanding.

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ASEAN Summit Begins, Continuing Confusion in Myanmar, etc. to Discuss

2022-11-11 12:56:00
A series of summit meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan, the United States, China, etc. will begin in Cambodia on the 11th, and discussions will be held on the situation in Myanmar, which continues to be confused after the coup, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka declares that he will exercise the right to ask questions on the issue of the former Unification Church

2022-11-11 12:37:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced that he would exercise his "right to ask questions" based on the Religious Corporation Law. If we find facts that may be applicable to a dissolution order through the investigation by exercising the right to ask questions, we will consider requesting a dissolution order to the court.

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Shuttle bus left behind Continues to notify local governments of thorough safety management Declining birth rate

2022-11-11 12:33:00
Minister Ogura, the minister in charge of the declining birthrate, said that there would be no end to the situation where children are left behind on the shuttle bus, and that he would like to notify each local government again and request thorough safety management through on-site surveys.

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Defense Minister Urgent consideration of cooperation between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard in the event of an emergency

2022-11-11 12:31:00
In order to drastically strengthen defense capabilities, Minister of Defense Hamada indicated his intention to hasten consideration of cooperation between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard in the event of an emergency.

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Japan-China summit final adjustment to be held in Thailand next week First face-to-face meeting in about 3 years

2022-11-11 12:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida has entered the final stages of making final adjustments to hold a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping of China next week in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, where the APEC = Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference will be held. If a Japan-China summit meeting is held face-to-face, it will be the first in about three years.

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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada 6 million yen omission "It takes time to confirm"

2022-11-11 12:02:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada said that it is taking time to confirm that accounting books have already been discarded over the fact that it was pointed out that there was an omission in the income and expenditure report of the local supporters' association for a loan of 6 million yen. After that, he expressed his intention to rush the investigation through interviews with related parties.

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Law Minister Hari Ritsumin calls for dismissal Prime Minister Kishida refuses Upper House plenary session

2022-11-11 11:56:00
At the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 11th, the Constitutional Democratic Party called for Minister Harashi to be dismissed over Minister of Justice Harashi, who said that the minister of justice was a sober position that only became news when he pressed the death penalty stamp. , Prime Minister Kishida refused.

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Justice Minister Hari apologizes and withdraws past remarks "only when pushing the death penalty stamp"

2022-11-11 11:47:00
Justice Minister Harashi, who has been criticized for saying that the Minister of Justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty stamp is pressed, said that he had made similar remarks more than four times at parties in the past. He apologized again and indicated that he would withdraw his previous remarks.

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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka declares that he will exercise the right to ask questions on the issue of the former Unification Church

2022-11-11 11:18:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced that he would exercise his "right to ask questions" based on the Religious Corporation Law. If we find facts that may be applicable to a dissolution order through the investigation by exercising the right to ask questions, we will consider requesting a dissolution order to the court.

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Justice Minister Hari ``The Ministry of Justice has nothing to do with votes and money'' Apologizes and retracts past remarks

2022-11-11 10:41:00
Minister of Justice Harashi, who said that the minister of justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty stamp is stamped, apologized again for saying that he had made similar remarks multiple times at parties in the past. He also indicated that he would withdraw his statement.

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Justice Minister Hari ``The Ministry of Justice has nothing to do with votes and money'' Apologizes and retracts past remarks

2022-11-11 09:56:00
Minister of Justice Harashi, who said that the minister of justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty stamp is stamped, apologized again for saying that he had made similar remarks multiple times at parties in the past. He also indicated that he would withdraw his statement.

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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka declares that he will exercise the right to ask questions on the issue of the former Unification Church

2022-11-11 09:35:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced that he would exercise his "right to ask questions" based on the Religious Corporation Law. If we find facts that could be subject to a dissolution order through the investigation by exercising the right to ask questions, we will request the court to issue a dissolution order.

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Prime Minister Kishida visits Southeast Asia from today to attend G20 summit

2022-11-11 05:35:00
Prime Minister Kishida will visit Southeast Asia from the 11th to attend the G20 = 20 major countries' summit meeting, etc., and appeal for the unity of the international community based on the rule of law as the international order is shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. to In addition, we will discuss our response to North Korea at the Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral summit. During the period, the US government announced that it will hold the first summit meeting between President Biden and President Xi Jinping of China on the 14th, and attention will be paid to the direction of the dialogue.

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Criticism of Hari Minister's remarks Prime Minister Kishida "Do not replace" Opposition parties demand dismissal

2022-11-11 04:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida has a policy not to replace Minister of Justice Harashi, who said, "The Minister of Justice is a sober position that only becomes news when the death penalty is stamped." On the other hand, the opposition party has decided to pursue it in the Diet on the 11th, saying that it should be dismissed.

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'Parental rights' after divorce: Acceptance of 'interim draft' by legislative council Liberal Democratic Party legal affairs committee

2022-11-11 00:02:00
Regarding the handling of "custody" of children after the parents divorce, the Liberal Democratic Party's Legal Committee will proceed with the procedure to solicit opinions from the public on the current draft regarding the draft of the interim draft including the review of the system.

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