2024-07-02 16:26:00
Ahead of the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Komae City in Tokyo is conducting training for its city employees on how to properly support people with intellectual disabilities when voting.
2024-07-02 15:50:00
Regarding the LDP presidential election to be held by autumn this year, Digital Minister Kono was asked by reporters why he thought that "in various opinion polls, the percentage of people who say that Mr. Kono is suitable to be the next president is decreasing." He replied, "I think there are a variety of factors at play. We haven't done any particular analysis in detail."
2024-07-02 15:47:00
Regarding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' decision to ban solicitation through intermediary sites that award points for hometown tax donations, one of the site operators has opposed the decision. Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has asked for understanding, saying that this is in order to ensure that the system serves its original purpose.
2024-07-02 15:27:00
As the Self-Defense Forces mark 70 years since their establishment, Defense Minister Kihara gave a detailed explanation and expressed his intention to continue strengthening defense capabilities in order to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people in a severe security environment.
2024-07-02 14:11:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi said at a press conference that he plans to hold a party convention in September this year, when his term as leader will end. However, he did not state whether he intends to continue in his position.
2024-07-02 14:08:00
Regarding measures to combat "food waste," in which edible food is discarded, the target of halving the amount of waste in areas such as eating out was achieved ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Kishida has instructed that new targets be formulated by the end of this fiscal year.
2024-07-02 12:06:00
The Ministry of Defense has drawn up its first basic guidelines for promoting the use of AI. It will focus on using AI in seven areas, including target detection such as missiles and intelligence gathering, but will also work to reduce risks due to concerns about reliability.
2024-07-02 12:02:00
Regarding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' decision to ban solicitation through intermediary sites that award points for hometown tax donations, one of the site operators has opposed the decision. Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has asked for understanding, saying that this is in order to ensure that the system serves its original purpose.
2024-07-02 11:11:00
Regarding the format of the LDP presidential election, Secretary-General Motegi said it is necessary to ensure that the candidates' appeals reach party members, and expressed his intention to work on utilizing digital technology and enhancing street speeches.
2024-07-02 07:37:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 1, 2024) 08:21 Departure from the official residence 08:46 Arrival at Haneda Airport 09:18 Departure from Haneda Airport on ANA 747 09:58 Arrival at Noto Airport 10:19 Attended the launch ceremony of the "Noto Creative Reconstruction Task Force" to support the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula earthquake in a conference room at the airport. Greetings (until 10:48) 10:53 Inspection of temporary accommodation for supporters in the disaster-stricken areas (until 11:00) 11:01 Departure from the airport 11:59 Arrival at Wakura Onsen Ryokan "Aenokaze" in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Inspection of the damage situation 12:25 Interviews with media companies (until 12:32) 12:35 Departure from the same place 13:03 Arrival at Noetsu Prefectural Border Parking Area. Break 13:08 Leave from same place 13:45 Arrive at JR Shintakaoka Station 13:46 Met with Toyama Governor Nitta Hachiro (until 14:04) 14:12 Leave from same station on Hakutaka 566 16:52 Arrive at JR Tokyo Station 16:56 Leave from same station 17:07 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office 17:10 Present appointment letter to Cabinet Public Relations Secretary Kobayashi Maki. Also in attendance were Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa and former Cabinet Public Relations Secretary Shikata Noriyuki (until 17:15) 17:22 Received proposal from Komeito Education Reform Promotion Headquarters Chief Ukishima Tomoko (until 17:42) 17:53 Leave Prime Minister's Office 17:59 Arrive at Hotel New Otani in Kioicho, Tokyo. Met with business leaders including Keidanren Honorary Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara and JR East Advisor Tetsuro Tomita at the Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Leaves from the same place at 20:35 and arrives at the Prime Minister's Residence at 20:41.
