2023-05-18 23:16:00
To promote understanding of LGBT people, both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito have submitted to the Diet a revised version of the bill put together by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Communist Party submitted the original bill, saying that the amendment was not allowed.
2023-05-18 22:45:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. They confirmed that they would work to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and shared the view that the two countries will work closely together to demonstrate to the world the unwavering unity of the G7 at the summit. In addition, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his enthusiasm to reporters, saying, "As chairman, I would like to approach the summit with a strong determination and determination to lead the international community." * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 22:12:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. They confirmed that they would work to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and shared the view that the two countries will work closely together to demonstrate to the world the unwavering unity of the G7 at the summit. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 21:05:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with U.S. President Biden on the 18th. They confirmed that they would work to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and shared the view that the two countries will work closely together to demonstrate to the world the unwavering unity of the G7 at the summit.
2023-05-18 20:54:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. They confirmed that they would work to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and shared the view that the two countries will work closely together to demonstrate to the world the unwavering unity of the G7 at the summit. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 20:17:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. They confirmed the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. Alliance and seem to have agreed to work together for the success of the summit. Around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office, "This year's G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to face it with a strong determination and determination to lead the world," he said enthusiastically. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 20:16:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended a Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Biden. They confirmed the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. Alliance and seem to have agreed to work together for the success of the summit.
2023-05-18 19:18:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 p.m. on the 18th, which ended shortly after 7:00 p.m. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida called on both Japan and the United States to express their intention to uphold the free and open international order based on the rule of law that both countries advocate at this summit. Around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office, "This year's G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to face it with a strong determination and determination to lead the world," he said enthusiastically. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 19:07:00
To promote understanding of LGBT people, both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito have submitted to the Diet a revised version of the bill put together by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Communist Party submitted the original bill, saying that the amendment was not allowed.
2023-05-18 18:49:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida is attending a Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Biden. At the outset, Prime Minister Kishida called on Japan and the United States to express their intention to uphold the free and open international order based on the rule of law, which both Japan and the United States advocate at this summit.
2023-05-18 18:37:00
On the 19th, when the G7 Hiroshima Summit will begin, large-scale traffic restrictions are planned in Hiroshima City and Miyajima, where the leaders of each country travel.
2023-05-18 18:31:00
Mizuho Umemura, a member of the House of Councilors of the Japan Restoration Party, said, ``It may be a hunger strike,'' due to the problem that a Sri Lankan woman died in an immigration facility. At the Legal Affairs Committee, he said, "Can you conclude that it wasn't a malingering illness?"
2023-05-18 18:17:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will be holding a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States from around 6:00 pm on the 18th. At the meeting, the two leaders emphasized the need to further strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance, given that the security environment in East Asia is becoming increasingly severe due to factors such as China's maritime expansion and North Korea's nuclear and missile development. It seems to confirm the strengthening. Around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office, "This year's G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to face it with a strong determination and determination to lead the world," he said enthusiastically. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 18:04:00
Mizuho Umemura, a member of the House of Councilors of the Japan Restoration Party, said, ``It may be a hunger strike,'' due to the problem that a Sri Lankan woman died in an immigration facility. At the Legal Affairs Committee, he said, "Can you conclude that it wasn't a malingering illness?"
2023-05-18 17:57:00
Regarding support for Ukraine, Minister of Defense Hamada held talks with Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Korsunsky and told him that he would accept two soldiers who had their legs amputated at a Japanese Self-Defense Forces hospital next month. This is the first time for the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces to accept wounded foreign soldiers.
2023-05-18 17:43:00
To promote understanding of LGBT people, both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito have submitted to the Diet a revised version of the bill put together by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Communist Party plan to submit the original bill after this, saying that the amendment is not allowed.
2023-05-18 17:41:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Diet Measures Committee will meet to discuss the bill to secure financial resources for increasing defense costs, vote at the House of Representatives Finance and Financial Affairs Committee on the 19th, and vote at the plenary session on the 23rd next week. agreed and is expected to pass the House of Representatives.
2023-05-18 17:19:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) submitted a no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Suzuki over a bill to secure financial resources to increase defense spending. It was rejected by a large number of opponents such as the party and the Democratic Party for the People.
2023-05-18 17:18:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will attend a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States on the 18th. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. Around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office, "This year's G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to face it with a strong determination and determination to lead the world," he said enthusiastically. Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon and will meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. The presidential plane "Air Force One" carrying President Biden arrived at the US military base in Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture before 4:00 pm, and arrived in Hiroshima by helicopter after 5:00 pm. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 16:27:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) submitted a no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Suzuki over a bill to secure financial resources to increase defense spending. It was rejected by a large number of opponents such as the party and the Democratic Party for the People.
2023-05-18 16:20:00
Regarding the financial resources for countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government has said that it is necessary to thoroughly review expenditures and consider a new framework for mutual support by society as a whole, including companies. It is expected to be discussed, including a proposal to add it to social insurance premiums.
2023-05-18 16:14:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will attend a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States on the 18th. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. Around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office, "This year's G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to face it with a strong determination and determination to lead the world," he said enthusiastically. Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon and will meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. The presidential plane "Air Force One" carrying President Biden arrived at the US military base in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, just before 4:00 pm. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 15:56:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) submitted a no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Suzuki over a bill to secure financial resources to increase defense spending. It was rejected by a large number of opponents such as the party and the Democratic Party for the People.
2023-05-18 15:14:00
The LDP Abe faction has confirmed that it will hold a Shinobu party as a faction on July 8, one year after former Prime Minister Abe died.
2023-05-18 15:04:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will attend a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States on the 18th. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. At around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "This G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. First of all, I would like to approach this with a strong determination and resolve to lead the international community." Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon and will meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 15:00:00
In order to strengthen economic security in the semiconductor field, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with executives of overseas semiconductor manufacturers on the 18th and indicated that the government would work to support investment in Japan.
2023-05-18 14:30:00
Working-level officials from the four ruling and opposition parties have started consultations on revisions to the Penal Code. In connection with the proposal to change the age at which consent to sexual activity can be judged, the Constitutional Democratic Party called for amendments to the age of the other party so that sexual activity between junior high school students and adults is not permitted.
2023-05-18 14:10:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will arrive on the ground on the 18th for a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. At around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "This G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. First of all, I would like to approach this with a strong determination and resolve to lead the international community." Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon, after which he will move to Hiroshima City to meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 13:41:00
At the time of the vote at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, Reiwa Shinsengumi co-representative Oishi made irregular remarks. , I was strictly warned that it was an act that disturbed the order of the hospital.
2023-05-18 12:55:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will arrive on the ground on the 18th for a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. At around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "This G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. First of all, I would like to approach this with a strong determination and resolve to lead the international community." Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon, after which he will move to Hiroshima City to meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 12:23:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida arrived at the site at noon on the 18th. In the afternoon, he will attend a Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Biden, where he intends to confirm the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, as well as to coordinate final opinions toward the success of the summit.
2023-05-18 12:22:00
In order to strengthen economic security in the semiconductor field, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with executives of overseas semiconductor manufacturers on the 18th and indicated that the government would work to support investment in Japan.
2023-05-18 12:11:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will arrive on the ground on the 18th for a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. At around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "This G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. First of all, I would like to approach this with a strong determination and resolve to lead the international community." Prime Minister Kishida will arrive at Hiroshima Airport at noon, after which he will move to Hiroshima City to meet with the leaders of the G7 countries, including President Biden of the United States. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 12:09:00
Regarding bills aimed at promoting understanding of LGBT people, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has confirmed that it will oppose the revised bills of both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party, arguing that the contents of the amendments are going backwards. The original bill, which was compiled, will be submitted to the Diet on the evening of the 18th.
2023-05-18 11:48:00
On the morning of the 18th, Prime Minister Kishida left Haneda Airport for Hiroshima to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which will begin on the 19th. Prior to his departure, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized, "As the chairman of this important summit, which is at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point, I would like to approach it with strong determination and readiness."
2023-05-18 11:09:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will arrive on the ground on the 18th for a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit. At around 10:00 a.m., Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "This G7 Hiroshima Summit is an important summit held at a time when the international community is at a historic turning point. I would like to start with a strong determination and determination to lead the international community," he said with enthusiasm, before leaving Haneda Airport on a government plane and heading for Hiroshima. * We will update the movement on the 18th as needed.
2023-05-18 07:48:00
As part of its assistance to Ukraine, the government has established a policy of accepting wounded soldiers in Japanese hospitals.
2023-05-18 06:47:00
Prior to the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on the 19th, Prime Minister Kishida will arrive on the ground on the 18th for a summit meeting with President Biden of the United States. While confirming the further strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance, I would like to have a final reconciliation of points of discussion for the success of the summit.
2023-05-18 00:41:00
A year ago, a member of the Japan Restoration Party said at the Diet on the 16th that a Sri Lankan woman died at an immigration facility in Nagoya, saying, "It may be because of a hunger strike." The bereaved family released a comment and strongly protested that it gave people an impression that was different from the truth.
