2024-06-12 20:44:00
Following the UNESCO advisory body's compilation of information inquiry recommendations regarding the Sado Island Gold Mine, which is seeking to be registered as a World Heritage Site, Niigata Governor Hanazumi reiterated his intention to make every effort to have the site registered at the World Heritage Committee meeting in July.
2024-06-12 18:40:00
During deliberations in the House of Councillors regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Japan Restoration Party argued that receipts related to the expenditure of "policy activity expenses" should not be allowed to be blacked out when they are made public 10 years from now. In response, the Liberal Democratic Party stated that consideration must also be given to privacy, and indicated its intention to discuss with other parties in the future how the documents should be made public.
2024-06-12 18:40:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her intention to run for a third term in next month's Tokyo gubernatorial election.
2024-06-12 17:50:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party indicated its intention to discuss with other parties the scope of "policy activity expense" receipts to be made public. Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party plan to demand a disclosure system that would allow them to understand the actual state of expenditures.
2024-06-12 17:20:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her intention to run for a third term in next month's Tokyo gubernatorial election.
2024-06-12 17:08:00
Regarding a "Japanese version of ride-sharing," former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed the view that the current business model, which is primarily run by taxi companies, should be reviewed and new laws should be put in place to allow a diverse range of businesses to participate.
2024-06-12 17:04:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party indicated its intention to discuss with other parties the scope of "policy activity expense" receipts to be made public. Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party plan to demand a disclosure system that would allow them to understand the actual state of expenditures.
2024-06-12 16:50:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her intention to run for a third term in next month's Tokyo gubernatorial election.
2024-06-12 16:17:00
An agreement to strengthen security cooperation with Germany, allowing the Self-Defense Forces and the German military to mutually provide food, fuel, and other items, was passed and approved by a majority vote at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 12th.
2024-06-12 16:16:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her intention to run for a third term in next month's Tokyo gubernatorial election.
2024-06-12 15:45:00
Prime Minister Kishida has just departed for Italy to attend the G7 Summit. Prior to this, he expressed his intention for the G7 to lead discussions on issues facing the international community, building on the success of last year's Hiroshima Summit.
2024-06-12 15:35:00
Regarding the issue of an Environment Ministry official turning off the microphone while a Minamata disease patient group was speaking at a meeting with the group, Kumamoto Governor Kimura has made clear his intention to hold his own meeting in the future after holding another meeting with the Environment Minister, the date of which is currently being arranged.
2024-06-12 14:51:00
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced her intention to run for a third term in next month's Tokyo gubernatorial election.
2024-06-12 14:37:00
The national financial statements for fiscal year 2022 were approved at the House of Councilors plenary session. In addition, a warning resolution was passed calling on the government to take all possible measures to prevent the recurrence of the issue of people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji supplements developing kidney diseases and other conditions.
2024-06-12 14:36:00
Regarding the issue of an Environment Ministry official turning off the microphone while a Minamata disease patient group was speaking at a meeting with the group, Kumamoto Governor Kimura has made clear his intention to hold a meeting of his own in the future, separate from a follow-up meeting with the Environment Minister, the date of which is currently being arranged.
2024-06-12 14:36:00
Regarding the system that provides compensation of up to 1.8 million yen to the families of former leprosy patients, as it is believed that there are still many people who have not filed claims, a law to extend the claim deadline by five years was passed unanimously at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 12th.
2024-06-12 14:31:00
In order to steadily provide government support to women who return to their hometowns to give birth, a comprehensive local autonomy law was passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 12th, which includes provisions allowing the local government of a woman's hometown to share information about pregnant women, such as the results of her medical checkups, with the local government of her hometown.
2024-06-12 14:18:00
Mayor Matsui Kazumi of Hiroshima City was appointed as the new chairman of the National Association of Mayors, and stated his aspirations, saying, "I would like to work hard to resolve various issues in order to realize true decentralization and regional revitalization."
2024-06-12 12:28:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold a debate between Prime Minister Kishida and the opposition party leaders on the 19th of next week. This will be the first debate between the party leaders in three years and the first for the Kishida Cabinet.
2024-06-12 11:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold a debate between Prime Minister Kishida and the opposition party leaders on the 19th of next week. This will be the first debate between the party leaders in three years and the first for the Kishida Cabinet.
2024-06-12 11:18:00
Regarding the timing of dissolving the House of Representatives and holding a general election, Komeito leader Yamaguchi said, "It's not easy with the current approval rating, and we need to carefully consider the timing and the situation," reiterating his cautious stance on an early dissolution.
2024-06-12 10:30:00
Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 11, 2024 07:59 Departure from the official residence on foot 08:00 Arrival at the official residence 08:06 Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures against Loneliness and Isolation (until 08:14) 08:21 Cabinet meeting (until 08:33) 08:38 Conference to Promote Strengthening Cooperation with Global South Countries (until 08:48) 09:04 Meeting with METI Minister Saito Ken, METI Administrative Vice-Minister Iida Yuji, METI Director-General of the Trade Policy Bureau Matsuo Takehiko, and Director-General of the Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau Fukunaga Tetsuro (until 09:14) 09:38 Meeting with Cabinet Intelligence Secretary Hara Kazuya (until 09:59) 10:09 Meetings with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Murai Hideki, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Mori Masafumi, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro, Director-General for Southern and Asian Affairs Nakamura Ryo, Director-General for North American Affairs Arima Yutaka, Director-General for Latin American Affairs Noguchi Yasushi, Director-General for European Affairs Nakagome Masashi, Director-General for Economic Affairs Katahira Satoshi, Director-General for International Cooperation Ishizuki Hideo, Vice-Minister for Finance Kanda Masato, Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Hosaka Shin, and Vice-Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Uehara Jun (until 11:33) 12:02 Meeting with ruling party leaders of Komeito Party leader Yamaguchi Natsuo (until 12:55) 14:51 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office 14:53 Arrival at the House of Councillors Building 14:54 Meeting with LDP Senator Aoki Kazuhiko (until 14:58) 14:59 Departure from the same building 15:01 Arrival at LDP headquarters 15:02 Meetings with LDP Vice-President Aso Taro and Secretary-General Motegi Toshimitsu (until 15:52) 15:53 Depart from the same place at 15:56. Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office. 16:00 Meet with Defense Vice-Minister Masuda Kazuo, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Yoshida Yoshihide, and Air Staff Chief Uchikura Hiroaki (until 16:35). 17:01 Joint Meeting of the Headquarters for Creating a Society Where All Women Can Shine and the Headquarters for Promoting Gender Equality (until 17:19). 17:36 Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy (until 18:14). 18:17 Meet with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice-Minister Okano Masataka, Director-General of the Southern Asia Department Nakamura, Director-General of the North American Affairs Department Arima, Director-General of the European Affairs Department Nakagomi, and Director-General of the Africa Department Horiuchi Toshihiko (until 18:45). 19:13 Leave the Prime Minister's Office on foot. 19:14 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office.
2024-06-12 06:52:00
The government will soon hold a meeting of experts to consider the details of a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to people whose trustworthiness has been confirmed by the government. At the meeting, discussions are expected to take place on the specific scope of the information that will be subject to the system.
2024-06-12 06:00:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party indicated its intention to discuss with other parties the scope of "policy activity expense" receipts to be made public. Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party plan to demand a disclosure system that would allow them to understand the actual state of expenditures.
2024-06-12 05:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida will depart for Italy on the 12th to attend the G7 Summit. Regional situations such as Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as economic security, are expected to be on the agenda, and Prime Minister Kishida plans to lead the discussion by outlining Japan's efforts and positions.
2024-06-12 05:14:00
In response to concerns that China is providing Russia with materials that could be converted for military use as it continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese government is considering imposing new sanctions on entities suspected of providing such materials, including Chinese companies.
