2024-06-25 23:34:00
On the evening of the 25th, former Prime Minister Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) told reporters in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture that he has no plans at this time to run for party leader in the upcoming election this fall.
2024-06-25 23:33:00
On the evening of the 25th, Prime Minister Kishida had dinner with Vice President Aso of the Liberal Democratic Party. This was the second week in a row that the two men had met, and amid criticism of Prime Minister Kishida from some within the party, it is believed they exchanged views on the state of affairs within the party and the future administration of the government.
2024-06-25 20:48:00
Regarding the revised Political Funds Control Act passed last week in relation to the issue of politics and money, Keidanren Chairman Tokura stated at a press conference on the 25th that he recognized that a certain level of transparency had been ensured, and called for swift work on creating an effective system.
2024-06-25 20:36:00
Regarding the critical opinions expressed from some within the Liberal Democratic Party regarding Prime Minister Kishida's administration, Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Omura criticized the fact that "as soon as the Diet session ended, I feel uncomfortable with the various voices being raised from young Diet members and others."
2024-06-25 19:14:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee, Prime Minister Kishida indicated his intention to expedite coordination with the ruling party to finalize specific details regarding additional subsidies for electricity and gas bills to be implemented for three months from August as a measure to combat rising prices.
2024-06-25 18:45:00
NHK has learned that the practice of having portraits of assembly members painted at public expense and hung in the assembly to honor their long service is still practiced in nine prefectural assemblies across the country.
2024-06-25 18:36:00
Constitutional Democratic Party Secretary-General Okada stated that the party's executive committee's agreement to refrain from holding political fundraising parties remains in place, and indicated that they will consider how to respond in the future.
2024-06-25 18:25:00
In response to criticism of Prime Minister Kishida's administration from some within the Liberal Democratic Party, Secretary-General of the House of Councillors Matsuyama defended him, saying that Prime Minister Kishida has achieved results on issues that cannot be put off and that his performance should be evaluated objectively.
2024-06-25 18:00:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto and others inspected a demonstration experiment in which emergency teams read patients' My Number health insurance cards and obtain their medical information in order to speed up emergency transport.
2024-06-25 13:28:00
Regarding the new joint training to be held soon among Japan, the United States and South Korea, Defense Minister Kihara emphasized the need to strengthen the organized capabilities of the three countries in a severe security environment.
2024-06-25 12:34:00
Following the passage of the revised Civil Code, which includes the introduction of "joint custody," a system in which both father and mother have custody of children even after divorce, the Ministry of Justice has established a liaison committee of relevant government ministries and agencies, citing the need to identify issues in order to ensure the smooth operation of the system.
2024-06-25 12:32:00
It has been officially decided that Japan's continental shelf will expand to approximately 120,000 square kilometers in the sea area east of the Ogasawara Islands. The seabed in this area is said to contain important minerals such as cobalt, and the government plans to proceed with surveys aimed at development.
2024-06-25 12:06:00
In response to the discovery of multiple identical posters being posted on bulletin boards during the Tokyo gubernatorial election, LDP Secretary-General Motegi expressed the view that this is a problem not anticipated in the Public Offices Election Act and that the law needs to be revised.
2024-06-25 12:04:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee, Prime Minister Kishida indicated his intention to expedite coordination with the ruling party to finalize specific details regarding additional subsidies for electricity and gas bills to be implemented for three months from August as a measure to combat rising prices.
2024-06-25 11:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 24, 2024
2024-06-25 07:25:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will soon launch a headquarters to promote international strategies and consider specific measures to develop the medical and nursing care fields into growth industries through measures such as accepting foreigners seeking Japanese medical services and expanding technology and pharmaceuticals overseas.
2024-06-25 06:33:00
As July 1 marks six months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida is considering visiting the disaster-stricken areas as early as next week. He hopes to understand the challenges facing the area and use this information to support future recovery and reconstruction efforts.
2024-06-25 05:10:00
Former LDP Prime Minister Suga's criticism of Prime Minister Kishida's response and his statement that it is important to demonstrate a sense of renewal in the LDP presidential election have been viewed within the party as natural given the party's sluggish approval ratings, but there are also concerns that it is undesirable for a breakdown in unity to surface at a time when the party faces a mountain of policy issues such as rising prices, causing a stir.
