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Political News(2023/04/24)


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Government to set up a new conference to strengthen suicide countermeasures for the younger generation

2023-04-24 23:39:00
In response to the record high number of children and students who committed suicide last year, the government will soon be coordinating to set up a new meeting to strengthen measures by related ministries and agencies such as the Children and Family Agency.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi asks Saudi and UAE foreign ministers for cooperation in ensuring the safety of Japanese in Sudan

2023-04-24 23:28:00
Regarding the situation in Sudan in Africa, Foreign Minister Hayashi held telephone talks with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the UAE = United Arab Emirates in the Middle East and requested their cooperation in ensuring the safety of Japanese people staying in Sudan.

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“Academic Council Separated from National Organizations and Become a Private Corporation” Opinion at Liberal Democratic Party

2023-04-24 20:46:00
Regarding the revision of the law to review the selection of members of the Science Council of Japan, the government decided not to submit it to the current Diet based on the opposition of the council, and at the meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party, the council was separated from the national institution. , and the opinion that it should be a private corporation was issued.

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Communist Secretary General Koike “To win, we need a serious opposition party”

2023-04-24 20:26:00
At a press conference, Communist Party secretary-general Koike said of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, ``Although we were unable to win, it was an election that showed the strength of criticism of the Kishida administration. In order to win against the Japan Restoration Party and others, it is absolutely necessary for the opposition parties to support each other and strive for victory.I will continue to do my best to rebuild the joint struggle.

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party 4 Ishin 1 Prime Minister ``I'm not thinking about disbanding now''

2023-04-24 19:23:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will also tell you the results of the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which were counted on the 24th, in a timeline format.

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26 years old, the youngest ever elected mayor of Ashiya city What kind of person is Mr. Ryosuke Takashima?

2023-04-24 19:09:00
At the age of 26, Mr. Ryosuke Takashima was the youngest mayor in Japan and was elected for the first time in the mayoral election of Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. What kind of person are you?

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Restoration unified local election 774 chiefs and local legislators Representative Baba "goal achieved"

2023-04-24 19:08:00
Baba, representative of the Japan Restoration Party, said that as a result of the unified local elections, the number of local government chiefs and local assembly members nationwide reached 774, including non-re-elected members, and that the target was achieved. I have reiterated what I am aiming for.

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party 4 Ishin 1 Prime Minister ``I'm not thinking about disbanding now''

2023-04-24 18:53:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will also tell you the results of the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which were counted on the 24th, in a timeline format.

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"Specified Skilled Worker No. 2" Status of Residence Government Shows Expansion Plan, Possibility of Objection

2023-04-24 18:47:00
Regarding the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker No. 2" for foreigners with skilled skills, the government has revealed a plan to significantly expand the industry to 11 fields such as agriculture. Since this status of residence allows you to stay indefinitely as long as you continue to renew it, some within the ruling party are cautious about expanding its application.

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Mr. Kishi of Yamaguchi 2nd District and Mr. Yoshida of Yamaguchi 4th District, who were elected for the first time in the House of Representatives by-election, enthusiastically talk

2023-04-24 18:30:00
On the 23rd, Mr. Chiyo Kishinobu of Yamaguchi Ward 2 and Mr. Shinji Yoshida of Yamaguchi Ward 4, who were both elected for the first time in the by-election of the House of Representatives, responded to an interview with the press overnight. I talked about my enthusiasm.

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U.S. Presidential Candidate DeSantis Meets with Prime Minister Kishida

2023-04-24 18:27:00
Governor DeSantis of Florida, who is considered one of the leading opposition and Republican candidates in the US presidential election next year, visited Japan and met with Prime Minister Kishida. In anticipation of the presidential election, it seems that the aim is to appeal diplomatically and to build a relationship with the Japanese side.

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Komei Yamaguchi representative "I have to humbly accept that it was a close margin"

2023-04-24 17:45:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi said at a press conference, ``The fact that we won multiple constituencies by a narrow margin was a result of the united efforts of the LDP and Komeito. Especially in the House of Representatives Chiba 5th Ward, it is necessary to see the side that is helped by the opposition party's inability to narrow down the candidates."

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party 4 Ishin 1 Prime Minister ``I'm not thinking about disbanding now''

2023-04-24 17:30:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will also tell you the results of the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which were counted on the 24th, in a timeline format.

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Election certificate for 26-year-old mayor Ryosuke Takashima, the youngest in history Hyogo

2023-04-24 16:58:00
Mr. Ryosuke Takashima, who was elected as the mayor of Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture at the age of 26, became the youngest mayor in history, and was handed a winning certificate from the city's election management committee.

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Mr. Jun Oizumi elected as mayor of Hakodate, "Municipal reform" congratulations from his younger brother Hiroshi

2023-04-24 16:51:00
Mr. Jun Oizumi, who was elected for the first time in the Hakodate mayoral election held on the 23rd, said on the morning of the 24th, one day after the election, "I feel that we must once again firmly work on reforming the city administration." rice field.

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Revised Immigration Law Revised by the Ruling Party Proper Refugee Recognition, etc.

2023-04-24 16:44:00
Regarding the revision of the Immigration Control Act to review the way foreigners are detained, the ruling and opposition parties held discussions to revise it, and the ruling parties presented revisions regarding the appropriateness of refugee recognition and ensuring the transparency of detention procedures. .

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“Generative AI” Strategy Team First Meeting “Sharing Information and Responding Quickly”

2023-04-24 16:18:00
In order to organize the issues of "generation AI" that automatically creates sentences and images, the first meeting of the strategy team of related ministries and agencies was held, and Mr. Murai, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, said that unpredictable things could happen one after another in the future. I instructed them to respond quickly after sharing information as possible.

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Unified local elections Voter turnout in municipal assembly and town mayor elections is the lowest ever

2023-04-24 16:01:00
The average voter turnout in both the elections for municipal assembly members and mayors, which were held on the 23rd as the second half of the unified local elections, was the lowest ever. The mayoral election and Tokyo's ward mayor and ward councilor elections have surpassed the previous year, but remain at a low level of less than 50%.

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Ritsumin Izumi "I won't resign as representative" even if I can't win a seat

2023-04-24 14:54:00
Regarding the fact that the Constitutional Democratic Party was unable to win seats in the five by-elections of the House of Representatives that were voted on the 23rd, Izumi said, "I would like to fulfill my responsibility for managing the party," and indicated that he would not resign as representative. rice field.

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party 4 Ishin 1 Prime Minister ``I'm not thinking about disbanding now''

2023-04-24 14:36:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will also tell you the results of the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which were counted on the 24th, in a timeline format.

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“No notification of restricted area by satellite launch from North Korea” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-04-24 13:42:00
While North Korea has shown its policy to hasten the final preparations for the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that there has been no report from North Korea regarding the establishment of an area to restrict the navigation of aircraft and ships at this time. He indicated his intention to strive for information gathering and vigilance/monitoring.

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26-year-old youngest mayor Ryosuke Takashima decides to be elected mayor of Ashiya for the first time

2023-04-24 13:27:00
Ryosuke Takashima, who was 26 years old, the youngest mayor in history in Japan, and was elected for the first time in the mayoral election of Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, stood in front of the station on the morning of the 24th and greeted him, "I live the most in the world." I will work hard to aim for the Ashiya that I want to continue," he said.

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Re-learning support Exchanging opinions on expansion of employment insurance coverage, etc.

2023-04-24 13:21:00
At its meeting on the 24th, the Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, decided to expand the benefits of vocational training for individuals under the employment insurance system to support re-learning of workers, We exchanged views on expanding insurance coverage for workers.

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party 4 Ishin 1 Prime Minister ``I'm not thinking about disbanding now''

2023-04-24 13:17:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will also tell you the results of the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which were counted on the 24th, in a timeline format.

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Government protests against Russian side "Kurishima Habomai Federation" as "undesirable group"

2023-04-24 13:17:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno made it clear that he had lodged a protest against the Russian Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office's designation of the Kuril Habomai Residents' League, which is made up of former residents of the Northern Territories, as an "undesirable group." I made it

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Unified local elections Voter turnout in elections for mayors and assembly members is the lowest ever

2023-04-24 12:42:00
In the elections for mayors and assembly members of municipalities, which were held on the 23rd as the second half of the unified local elections, the average voter turnout was lower than in the previous election and was the lowest ever. Elections for ward mayors and ward assembly members in Tokyo have surpassed the previous year, but remain at a low level of less than 50%.

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Aki Shirasaka, elected for the first time in the Oita by-election of the House of Councilors, ``A woman's perspective on countermeasures against the declining birthrate''

2023-04-24 12:41:00
Aki Shirasaka of the Liberal Democratic Party, who was elected for the first time on the 24th, one day after the by-election for the Oita constituency of the House of Councilors, expressed her ambition, saying, "I want to take advantage of women's perspectives to tackle the declining birthrate."

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Election to Chiba 5th district Hidetoshi Alfiya "Keep clean politics in mind"

2023-04-24 12:23:00
Mr. Hidetoshi Alfiya of the Liberal Democratic Party, who was elected for the first time in the House of Representatives Chiba 5th district by-election held on the 23rd, expressed his future aspirations overnight.

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Mr. Hayashi, elected to Wakayama District 1, "I want to be useful for the country for Wakayama."

2023-04-24 12:18:00
Yumi Hayashi of the Japan Restoration Party, who was elected for the first time in the House of Representatives Wakayama District 1 by-election held on the 23rd, stated her ambition the next day, saying, "I want to be useful for Wakayama and for the country." I was.

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[Breaking news] Koto Ward Mayor election Yayoi Kimura elected Edogawa Ward Mayor election elected incumbent

2023-04-24 11:15:00
The five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the second half of the unified local elections were held on the 23rd. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. On the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida commented on the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives, saying, "I accept that the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party have given me a lot of encouragement to 'go through with it' as an important policy issue. Through this election, we have received a variety of voices from the public, and I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices." When asked by reporters if he was thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives, he said, "While listening to the voices of the people, we will advance important policies one by one and produce results. I'm not thinking,' he said. We will tell you in a timeline format the reactions of each area the day after the election and the preliminary election results for the three ward mayoral elections in Tokyo, which are being counted on the 24th.

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By-election of the House of Councilors: ``I received encouragement for doing well''

2023-04-24 10:22:00
When Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 24th, he said about the results of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the House of Representatives that were held on the 23rd, "We would like the ruling party and the Liberal Democratic Party to increase the number of seats in the five by-elections that were held this time. I take this as a sign of the encouragement I received from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who said that they would "stick it out firmly" in addressing the important policy issues. I would like to strongly advance politics based on these voices."

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Prime Minister Kishida to visit Australia after the G7 Hiroshima Summit to attend the Quad summit

2023-04-24 05:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida is making arrangements to visit Australia at the end of next month in order to attend the quad summit, which is the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia, and India. With China in mind, I would like to confirm further cooperation toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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5th by-election LDP wins 4 seats Ishin wins 1st ward in Wakayama

2023-04-24 02:26:00
In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives held on the 23rd, the Liberal Democratic Party gained one seat and won four seats. In addition, while the Japan Restoration Party won seats in Wakayama District 1 of the House of Representatives, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan did not.

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[Detailed report] Liberal Democratic Party by-election 4 wins Ishin 1 win 26-year-old mayor born in unified local election

2023-04-24 02:05:00
Voting was held on the 23rd for the second half of the five by-elections for the House of Representatives and the unified local elections. In the five by-elections of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party won four seats in the House of Representatives in Chiba 5th District, Yamaguchi 2nd District, Yamaguchi 4th District, and the House of Councilors Oita District. won the seat. In the mayoral election of Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, 26-year-old Ryosuke Takashima became the youngest mayor in Japan. In the Hokkaido Hakodate mayoral election, which was challenged by a newcomer to the incumbent, Mr. Jun Oizumi, a newcomer who is independent and supported by the Constitutional Democratic Party, won the election for the first time. Mr. Oizumi was attracting attention as the older brother of talent Yo Oizumi. We will inform you of the ballot counting bulletin in timeline format.

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House of Representatives Yamaguchi 4th district by-election Liberal Democratic Party Shinji Yoshida is elected for the first time

2023-04-24 01:57:00
Shinji Yoshida, a newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party and recommended by the New Komeito Party, was elected for the first time in the by-election for the Yamaguchi 4th District of the House of Representatives, which was a battle between five newcomers.

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House of Representatives Chiba 5th district by-election Liberal Democratic Party Hidetoshi Alfiya is elected for the first time

2023-04-24 01:41:00
In the by-election for the House of Representatives Chiba 5th District, which was a battle between seven former members and newcomers, Hidetoshi Alfiya, a newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party and recommended by the Komeito, won the election for the first time.

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Takamatsu mayoral election Incumbent Hideto Onishi wins fifth election

2023-04-24 01:33:00
In the Takamatsu mayoral election, which was a battle between an incumbent and a newcomer, the independent and incumbent Hideto Onishi, who was recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, was elected for the fifth time.

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House of Councilors Oita constituency by-election Liberal Democratic Party Aki Shirasaka is elected for the first time

2023-04-24 01:24:00
Aki Shirasaka, a newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party and recommended by the New Komeito Party, was elected for the first time in a by-election for the Oita constituency of the House of Councilors, in which the ruling and opposition parties faced an all-out confrontation.

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Nagasaki Mayor Election: Shiro Suzuki elected for the first time

2023-04-24 01:09:00
For the first time in 16 years, the Nagasaki mayoral election was contested only by newcomers, and Shiro Suzuki, former director of the Kyushu Transportation Bureau, who was recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito and supported by the Democratic Party for the People, won the election for the first time.

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House of Representatives Wakayama District 1 by-election Yumi Hayashi wins first election

2023-04-24 01:05:00
Yumi Hayashi, a new member of the Japan Restoration Party, was elected for the first time in a by-election for the House of Representatives Wakayama District 1, which was a battle between a former member of the House of Representatives and three newcomers.

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Tsu mayoral election Incumbent Yasuyuki Maeba elected for the fourth time

2023-04-24 00:51:00
The mayoral election for Tsu City in Mie Prefecture was held on the 23rd, and the incumbent Yasuyuki Maeba was elected for the fourth time.

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House of Representatives Yamaguchi 2nd district by-election Liberal Democratic Party Chiyo Kishinobu is elected for the first time

2023-04-24 00:11:00
In the by-election for Yamaguchi 2nd District of the House of Representatives, which was a battle between former lawmakers and newcomers, Chiyo Kishinobu, a newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party and recommended by the New Komeito Party, won the election for the first time.

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