2024-07-05 21:08:00
Regarding the framework known as "AZEC," which was established by Japan and Southeast Asian countries with the aim of achieving decarbonization in the Asian region, Prime Minister Kishida revealed that arrangements are being made to hold the second summit meeting of the framework in Laos this autumn.
2024-07-05 21:06:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
2024-07-05 20:16:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
2024-07-05 19:52:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
2024-07-05 19:43:00
A record 56 candidates ran in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Posts of people who were not actually running as candidates were spread on social media, and posters were posted on election bulletin boards...It has been pointed out that there is a mechanism that leads to profits from this attention-grabbing election. We investigated the background of the confusion.
2024-07-05 19:29:00
Regarding the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers in Okinawa, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has revealed that from the 5th, the government will begin conveying information to local governments to the extent possible, even if the investigative authorities do not make the information public.
2024-07-05 18:41:00
Regarding the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers in Okinawa, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has revealed that from the 5th, the government will begin conveying information to local governments to the extent possible, even if the investigative authorities do not make the information public.
2024-07-05 18:39:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
2024-07-05 18:36:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
2024-07-05 18:33:00
It has been confirmed that a Chinese oceanographic research vessel installed a buoy in June in international waters located on Japan's continental shelf around Okinotorishima. The government is expressing regret that the buoy was installed without any indication of its purpose or plan, and intends to continue collecting and analyzing information.
2024-07-05 17:59:00
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which manages public pension reserves, announced that its investment performance last fiscal year was a record high of over 45.4 trillion yen, thanks to rising stock prices both at home and abroad and a weak yen.
2024-07-05 17:46:00
It has been confirmed that a Chinese oceanographic research vessel installed a buoy in June in international waters located on Japan's continental shelf around Okinotorishima. The government is expressing regret that the buoy was installed without any indication of its purpose or plan, and intends to continue collecting and analyzing information.
2024-07-05 17:38:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
2024-07-05 15:28:00
LDP Secretary-General Motegi stated that the growth of startup companies is essential to improving the productivity of the Japanese economy, and expressed the view that consideration should be given to mechanisms to encourage investment, such as through the use of NISA.
2024-07-05 15:00:00
Regarding the "Any Child Can Attend Daycare" system, which allows children to use daycare centers regardless of whether their parents are working, Prime Minister Kishida has announced his intention to introduce additional subsidy measures for facilities that accept children who need support due to illness or other reasons.
2024-07-05 14:32:00
Following the U.S. military's deployment of the latest stealth fighter jets, the F-35, at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture, Defense Minister Kihara met with Aomori Governor Miyashita and expressed his intention to ask the U.S. side to take local concerns into consideration when conducting training.
2024-07-05 14:02:00
It has been confirmed that a Chinese oceanographic research vessel installed a buoy in June in international waters located on Japan's continental shelf around Okinotorishima. The government is expressing regret that the buoy was installed without any indication of its purpose or plan, and intends to continue collecting and analyzing information.
2024-07-05 13:28:00
In response to incidents of disruptive behavior during election campaigns in House of Representatives by-elections and the posting of multiple identical election posters on bulletin boards in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii has indicated his intention to aim to revise the Public Offices Election Act with an eye toward the special session of the Diet this fall.
2024-07-05 13:27:00
The year after next will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa era, and the government has decided to hold a commemorative event to look back on the era. A specialized department will be set up in the Cabinet Secretariat to consider the content of the event and begin preparations.
2024-07-05 12:26:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.
2024-07-05 12:23:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, which is aiming to amend the constitution, held the first meeting of a working group established under the party's Realization Headquarters and confirmed that it will proceed with consideration toward codifying a provision for extending the terms of Diet members in the event of a large-scale disaster or other emergency.
2024-07-05 12:08:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.
2024-07-05 09:27:00
Opinion polls ahead of the runoff election for the French lower house of parliament to be held on the 7th of this month have shown that the far-right Rally National party will likely come in as the largest party but not win a majority of seats. A major local newspaper has reported that rival centre-right and left-wing forces are consolidating their candidates, causing the Rally National to lose momentum.
2024-07-05 09:06:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 4, 2024)
2024-07-05 06:19:00
As the removal of landmines laid by Russian forces in Ukraine becomes an issue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has put together a policy package to support measures overseas. It states that comprehensive support will be provided, including a system that uses AI to predict the location of landmines and 3D printers to manufacture prosthetic limbs.
2024-07-05 05:42:00
In order to secure human resources in the cyber field, the Ministry of Defense has decided to establish a system in the Ground Self-Defense Force to hire officer candidates who specialize in related work from the time of joining the force.
2024-07-05 05:06:00
Regarding the "Any Child Can Attend Daycare" system, which can be used regardless of the parents' employment status, the government is making adjustments to provide additional subsidies to facilities that accept children who require support, such as those who are ill and find it difficult to go out, in an effort to create an environment that can meet a wider variety of needs.
