Political News(2023/09/08)
Prime Minister Kishida intends to reshuffle his cabinet on the 13th next week, informing ruling party executives
2023-09-08 20:37:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to carry out a cabinet reshuffle on the 13th of next week, and has communicated this to several ruling party executives.
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Releasing Treated Water Union Examination Committee ``Reduce the risk of dependence on specific countries'' Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-09-08 19:22:00
Regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, a joint review committee was held in the House of Councilors on the afternoon of the 8th, and China completely stopped importing Japanese marine products. recognized the need to reduce the risk of over-reliance on Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura stated that he would do his best to secure a budget to address issues in the fisheries industry.
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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in India to attend G20 summit tomorrow
2023-09-08 19:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida has just arrived in India to attend the G20 Summit. At the summit to be held on the 9th, as food security becomes a global issue due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan will demonstrate its commitment to contributing to stable supplies and encourage cooperation among other countries.
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Prime Minister Kishida intends to reshuffle his cabinet on the 13th next week, informing ruling party executives
2023-09-08 19:09:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to carry out a cabinet reshuffle on the 13th of next week, and has communicated this to several ruling party executives.
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Henoko Okinawa Defense Bureau Begins Bidding Procedures to Start Construction
2023-09-08 18:21:00
The Okinawa Defense Bureau announced on the 8th following the decision of the Supreme Court that the prefectural government did not approve the construction work to improve the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base in Okinawa will be relocated to Futenma. We have begun the bidding process to begin construction.
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Government presents outline of guidelines for generative AI businesses
2023-09-08 18:14:00
As creating rules for generative AI becomes an issue, the government presented the outline of guidelines for businesses on the 8th. It clearly stipulates the obligation not to provide or use AI that is likely to facilitate human rights violations and crimes.
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Union chairman Yoshino "coalition government is impossible" Secretary-General Shinba feels uncomfortable
2023-09-08 18:13:00
Regarding the possibility of the People's Democratic Party joining a coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito, Rengo Chairman Yoshino said that it was "unlikely," and the People's Democratic Party's Secretary-General Shinba said, "Party management is being told by outsiders. It doesn't matter," he said, expressing his displeasure.
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Releasing Treated Water Union Examination Committee ``Reduce the risk of dependence on specific countries'' Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-09-08 18:12:00
Regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, a joint review committee was held in the House of Councilors on the afternoon of the 8th, and China completely stopped importing Japanese marine products. recognized the need to reduce the risk of over-reliance on Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura stated that he would do his best to secure a budget to address issues in the fisheries industry.
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Citizens continue to serve as acting representative Maehara New executive personnel are decided
2023-09-08 16:52:00
A general meeting of members of both houses of the Democratic Party of Japan was held, and Representative Tamaki presented new executive personnel changes, including having Acting Representative Maehara, who had contested in the representative election, continue in his role, which was approved.
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Citizens continue to serve as acting representative Maehara New executive personnel are decided
2023-09-08 16:07:00
A general meeting of members of both houses of the Democratic Party of Japan was held, and Representative Tamaki presented new executive personnel changes, including having Acting Representative Maehara, who had contested in the representative election, continue in his role, which was approved.
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Citizens continue to serve as acting representative Maehara New executive personnel are decided
2023-09-08 14:27:00
A general meeting of members of both houses of the Democratic Party of Japan was held, and Representative Tamaki presented new executive personnel changes, including having Acting Representative Maehara, who had contested in the representative election, continue in his role, which was approved.
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My Number public money receiving account: If it is not corrected by the end of September, the account registration may be canceled.
2023-09-08 13:54:00
In the problem that another person's account was linked to the public money receipt account of My Number, which can receive national benefits, Digital Minister Kono said that if the user does not complete the correction procedure by the end of September, the account will be closed. He indicated that he would consider responding, including canceling the registration of.
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Review of postal savings operations that cannot be refunded approximately 20 years after maturity
2023-09-08 13:08:00
Regarding the operation of regular postal savings deposited before the privatization of the postal service, which cannot be refunded about 20 years after maturity, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto will review the operation around January next year and respond flexibly to requests for refunds. revealed.
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My Number Comprehensive Inspection Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications “Inspection of 332 local governments, consideration of support”
2023-09-08 13:02:00
Regarding the need for more than 300 municipalities nationwide to undergo a comprehensive inspection following a series of troubles related to My Number cards, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that it is expected that the burden of new expenses will increase, and requests from local governments. He expressed his intention to consider support along the lines of
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Japan-China-Korea culture ministers meeting agreed to strengthen cultural exchanges among young people
2023-09-08 13:02:00
A meeting of ministers in charge of culture from Japan, China, and South Korea was held in South Korea to strengthen cultural exchanges, especially among young people, and cooperate in developing tourism content that utilizes cultural and artistic resources. We agreed to go.
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Joint examination committee for the release of treated water Fishery industry support “flexibly secure budget”
2023-09-08 13:01:00
A joint review committee was held in the House of Representatives on the 8th regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura announced that he would flexibly secure a budget to suspend China's imports of Japanese seafood, and the fisheries industry would He expressed his intention to do everything in his power to provide support. Meanwhile, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Nomura once again apologized for calling treated water "contaminated water" used by China.
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“Issues such as ensuring safety” regarding “ride sharing” Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno
2023-09-08 12:26:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno pointed out that there are issues such as ensuring safety regarding calls from within the Liberal Democratic Party to lift the ban on "ride sharing," which transports people for a fee using private cars, and careful discussion is necessary. showed recognition.
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Prime Minister Kishida departs for his next destination, India, after attending the G20 Summit
2023-09-08 11:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida completed his schedule in Indonesia, which included a summit meeting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and departed for his next destination, India, on the morning of the 8th to attend the G20 Summit.
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Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends Foreign Ministers' Meeting with Six Persian Gulf Countries
2023-09-08 07:04:00
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held talks with the foreign ministers of the six Persian Gulf countries, and while expressing his hopes for the stabilization of the energy market, they confirmed that they would promote cooperation in a wide range of areas, including decarbonization. .
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Lawmaker Akimoto arrested, former president ``requested questions in the Diet'', executives contacted via email?
2023-09-08 06:13:00
In the corruption case in which House of Representatives member Mari Akimoto was arrested over an offshore wind power generation project, the former president of a wind power generation company sent an email to multiple executives of the company stating that he had asked Rep. Akimoto to question Parliament. was found through interviews with stakeholders. Immediately after this, Rep. Akimoto asked a question in the Diet about the offshore wind power generation project off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, which the company was aiming to enter, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department appears to be investigating the details of the incident. According to people involved, Rep. Akimoto denies the charges.
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Joint review committee held in both Houses of Representatives today regarding the release of treated water
2023-09-08 05:58:00
A joint review committee will be held in both houses of the Diet on the 8th regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. It is expected that there will be debate over issues such as how to respond to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products and whether the release has received the understanding of those involved.
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School problems are the most common cause of suicide among elementary, junior high, and high school boys
2023-09-08 05:45:00
The draft for this year's suicide countermeasures white paper has been finalized. When we analyzed the causes of suicide among children and students last year, ``school problems'' was the most common cause among elementary, junior high, and high school boys.
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National Tamaki Representative Tamaki Coordinating in the direction of continuing acting representative Maehara
2023-09-08 05:41:00
Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party of the People is making arrangements to have Maehara, acting representative who contested the representative election, continue as a new executive director. This appears to be aimed at promoting harmony within the party.
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Prime Minister Kishida considers retaining Deputy Governor Aso and Secretary-General Motegi
2023-09-08 05:39:00
Prime Minister Kishida is proceeding with the selection process, with the aim of reshuffling the Cabinet and reshuffling the Liberal Democratic Party's executive officers as early as next week. Regarding party executive personnel changes, we are considering retaining Deputy President Aso and Secretary-General Motegi.
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Prime Minister Kishida completes ASEAN summit, heads to India to host G20
2023-09-08 05:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida will finish his schedule in Indonesia, including a summit meeting with ASEAN, and will head to India on the 8th, where the G20 Summit will be held. The plan is to demonstrate that Japan will actively contribute to international issues such as food security, which is affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and to encourage cooperation among other countries.
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Prime Minister Kishida explained the safety of treated water discharge to the President of Indonesia
2023-09-08 04:25:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Indonesia, held talks with President Joko and explained the scientific safety of the release of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and President Joko expressed his understanding of Japan's position.
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