Political News(2024/07/03)
Komeito aims to amend the law to remove the surgery requirement for gender change for those with gender identity disorder
2024-07-03 20:08:00
Regarding the issue of people with gender identity disorder being able to change their gender on family registers, the Komeito Party has put together its position that, in preparation for a revision of the law, the legal requirement that people undergo surgery to eliminate reproductive function should be removed. The party has also called on the Liberal Democratic Party to join in, aiming to amend the law with an eye toward the special Diet session this fall.
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Okinawa governor protests to Defense Ministry over sexual assault by U.S. soldiers, calls for thorough reporting
2024-07-03 19:12:00
Following the fact that no information was conveyed to the Okinawa prefectural government regarding two cases of sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers in Okinawa, Governor Tamaki visited the Ministry of Defense on the 3rd to protest, citing that the heinous crimes had caused strong anxiety among the prefecture's residents, and called for thorough reporting of incidents and accidents committed by the U.S. military.
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Okinawa governor protests to Defense Ministry over sexual assault by U.S. soldiers, calls for thorough reporting
2024-07-03 18:08:00
Following the fact that no information was conveyed to the Okinawa prefectural government regarding two cases of sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers in Okinawa, Governor Tamaki visited the Ministry of Defense on the 3rd to protest, citing that the heinous crimes had caused strong anxiety among the prefecture's residents, and called for thorough reporting of incidents and accidents committed by the U.S. military.
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LDP's Kajiyama: "Consider ways to deal with issues not anticipated under the Public Election Law"
2024-07-03 15:18:00
Regarding the political broadcasts for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, LDP Deputy Secretary-General Kajiyama stated that problems have arisen that were not anticipated under the Public Offices Election Act, and that it is necessary to consider how to respond, including revising the law.
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Prime Minister Kishida: "We will proceed with discussion responsibly" regarding amended Political Funds Control Law
2024-07-03 14:26:00
Regarding the revised Political Funds Control Act that was passed in the previous Diet session, Prime Minister Kishida stated at a government and ruling party liaison meeting that he intends to continue to responsibly pursuing discussions on issues such as the design of a system for a third-party organization to check the spending of "policy activity expenses," which has become a topic of consideration.
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Government ministries and agencies to consider sharing information on incidents involving U.S. military with local governments
2024-07-03 10:07:00
There is growing opposition to the fact that information on sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to the Okinawa Prefectural Government. The government will consider with relevant ministries and agencies how to share information on incidents involving the U.S. military with local governments in the future.
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Government ministries and agencies to consider sharing information on incidents involving U.S. military with local governments
2024-07-03 05:49:00
There is growing opposition to the fact that information on sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to the Okinawa Prefectural Government. The government will consider with relevant ministries and agencies how to share information on incidents involving the U.S. military with local governments in the future.
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 2, 2024
2024-07-03 00:44:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities, July 2, 2024) 09:26 Departure from the Prime Minister's Official Residence 09:30 Arrival at LDP HQ 09:32 Party Executive Meeting (until 09:42) 09:45 Departure from the same residence 09:47 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Official Residence 10:02 Cabinet meeting (until 10:11) 10:12 Meeting with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa (until 10:16) 10:29 Food Loss Reduction Promotion Council (until 10:43) 10:47 Meeting with Japan General Insurance Association Chairman Shirota Hiroaki (until 10:52) 11:05 GX2040 Leaders Panel (until 12:01) 14:15 Meeting with Finance Minister Kanda Masato (until 14:35) 14:56 Departure from the Prime Minister's Official Residence 15:00 Arrival at LDP HQ 15:01 Met with LDP Vice President Aso Taro and Secretary-General Motegi Toshimitsu (until 15:46) 15:47 Departure from the same office 15:51 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Office 16:22 Met with World Economic Forum Chairman Schwab, attended by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for Economic Affairs Katahira Satoshi (until 16:52) 17:00 Met with National Security Council Director-General Akiba Takeo and Cabinet Intelligence Director Hara Kazuya (until 17:15) 17:16 Met with Cabinet Intelligence Director Hara (until 17:23) 17:24 Met with former Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori (until 17:51) 18:27 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office on foot 18:28 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Office
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Sri Lanka Debt Problem: Foreign Minister Kamikawa: "Overseas yen loan projects will be resumed if conditions are met"
2024-07-03 00:42:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sabry and praised the agreement reached with relevant countries, including Japan, to resolve Sri Lanka's debt issues. He also conveyed Japan's intention to resume yen loan projects in the future if conditions are met.
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