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Political News(2024/07/08)


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Former candidate files lawsuit against Tokyo gubernatorial election for lack of space for posters

2024-07-08 21:11:00
A former candidate has asked the Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission to invalidate the Tokyo gubernatorial election, in which a record 56 people ran, claiming that a lack of space on bulletin boards for election posters violates the Constitution, which guarantees equal voting rights.

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Ministry of Justice holds first liaison meeting to consider publicity and public relations for introduction of "joint custody" system

2024-07-08 20:59:00
Following the passage of the revised Civil Code and other laws, the main pillar of which is the introduction of "joint custody," a system in which both father and mother have custody of a child even after divorce, the Ministry of Justice held its first liaison meeting with relevant government ministries and agencies, and confirmed that they would consider ways of publicizing and publicizing the system in order to ensure its smooth operation.

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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site

2024-07-08 20:34:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to conduct emergency inspections of important water and sewage facilities by October

2024-07-08 20:13:00
Regarding water supply and sewage facilities, Prime Minister Kishida, taking into account the criticism that aging facilities and delays in earthquake-proofing contributed to the long-term water outages following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, announced his intention to carry out emergency inspections of important facilities across the country by October of this year.

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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...

2024-07-08 19:38:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.

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Party support rate "None in particular" 47.2%, LDP 28.4%, CDP 5.2% - Public opinion poll

2024-07-08 19:27:00
The approval ratings for each party in July were: 28.4% for the Liberal Democratic Party, 5.2% for the Constitutional Democratic Party, 3.6% for the Japan Restoration Party, 3.1% for the Komeito Party, 2.6% for the Communist Party, 2.1% for the Democratic Party for the People, 0.8% for the Reiwa Shinsengumi, 0.2% for the Social Democratic Party, 0.2% for the Party of the People, and 47.2% for "I don't support any particular political party."

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25% support Kishida Cabinet, 57% disapprove. Will the election campaign law be revised?

2024-07-08 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, those who said they "support" the Kishida Cabinet rose four points from the June survey to 25%, while those who "do not support" it fell three points to 57%.

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Fake images disguised as "edited" by Ishimaru's camp are being spread by people who believe they are fabricated...

2024-07-08 18:58:00
While the Tokyo gubernatorial election attracted attention on social media, several fake images criticizing the candidates were also spread during the election period. Some of these have been spreading frequently for several years, so it is necessary to be careful about the spread of such information even after the election.

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[Updated regularly] The day after the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Governor Koike talks about her aspirations for her third term

2024-07-08 18:56:00
Governor Koike, who was elected for the third time in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, reported to office on the afternoon of the 8th and stated her aspirations for her third term, including strengthening child-rearing support measures.

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Japan and Philippines hold "2+2" talks, confirm cooperation with China in mind

2024-07-08 18:50:00
Japan and the Philippines held a foreign and defense ministerial meeting, known as the "2+2," during which they confirmed that they strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or coercion, with China in mind, and that they will cooperate.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "Strengthening efforts for Japan-North Korea summit to resolve abduction issue"

2024-07-08 18:02:00
Regarding the issue of abductions by North Korea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi met with members of the Niigata Prefecture Association of Mayors and expressed his intention to further strengthen efforts to realize a Japan-North Korea summit meeting in order to bring all victims back to Japan as soon as possible.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi urges Ministry of Defense to take measures to prevent recurrence of MSDF "specially designated secrets"

2024-07-08 17:26:00
Regarding the fact that unqualified personnel were handling "specially designated secret" information on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed his view that the Ministry of Defense will take stronger measures to prevent recurrence.

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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...

2024-07-08 17:21:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-election: LDP loses two seats compared to pre-election period; calls for PM to resign as party president

2024-07-08 17:21:00
In conjunction with the Tokyo gubernatorial election, voting for by-elections for Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members took place on the 7th, with the Liberal Democratic Party only winning two seats, fewer than before the election.

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[Updated regularly] The day after the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Governor Koike talks about her aspirations for her third term

2024-07-08 16:38:00
Governor Koike, who was elected for the third time in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, reported to office on the afternoon of the 8th and stated her aspirations for her third term, including strengthening child-rearing support measures.

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Who is in second place? Tokyo gubernatorial election: Ishimaru and Renho, by polling station

2024-07-08 16:36:00
In the Tokyo gubernatorial election, incumbent Yuriko Koike (71) was elected for the third time. While Koike came in first at all polling stations, the vote share of Shinji Ishimaru and Renho varied depending on the polling station.

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Saitama Hatoyama Town Mayor Election: Tomoya Ogawa, 28, elected for the first time, youngest in the country

2024-07-08 15:44:00
In the mayoral election in the town of Hatoyama in Saitama Prefecture, held following the expiration of the current mayor's term, 28-year-old Tomoya Ogawa was elected for the first time, making him the youngest incumbent mayor in the country.

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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...

2024-07-08 15:26:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.

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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site

2024-07-08 14:57:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.

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Japan and the Philippines sign facilitation agreement aimed at strengthening security cooperation

2024-07-08 14:13:00
The governments of Japan and the Philippines have signed a "facilitation agreement" to make it easier for the Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military to conduct joint training exercises. The agreement aims to strengthen security cooperation amid China's increasing maritime expansion in the East and South China Seas.

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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site

2024-07-08 14:10:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-election: LDP wins only two seats, fewer than before the election

2024-07-08 13:43:00
In conjunction with the Tokyo gubernatorial election, voting for by-elections for Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members took place on the 7th, with the Liberal Democratic Party only winning two seats, fewer than before the election.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi urges Ministry of Defense to take measures to prevent recurrence of MSDF "specially designated secrets"

2024-07-08 13:13:00
Regarding the fact that unqualified personnel were handling "specially designated secret" information on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed his view that the Ministry of Defense will take stronger measures to prevent recurrence.

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Tokyo gubernatorial election: CDP campaign committee chairman Ogushi to analyze reasons for third-place finisher Renho's defeat

2024-07-08 11:59:00
Following the party-backed candidate Renho's third-place finish in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Constitutional Democratic Party election strategy chief Ogushi indicated his intention to analyze the reasons for the party's defeat, as well as the reasons why support for the party did not spread among independent voters, ahead of the next House of Representatives election.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "We will cooperate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and take seriously the voices of the people" Tokyo gubernatorial election

2024-07-08 11:56:00
Regarding Governor Koike's election victory in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated his intention to continue to cooperate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and to carefully promote policies. Meanwhile, in the by-election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the LDP only managed to win two seats, less than before the election, and expressed his intention to take seriously the voices of distrust in politics and respond accordingly.

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CDP campaign committee chairman Ogushi to analyze reasons for Renho's defeat in Tokyo gubernatorial election

2024-07-08 10:17:00
Following the party-backed candidate Renho's third-place finish in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Constitutional Democratic Party election strategy chief Ogushi indicated his intention to analyze the reasons for the party's defeat, as well as the reasons why support for the party did not spread among independent voters, ahead of the next House of Representatives election.

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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 5-7, 2024

2024-07-08 08:57:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 5-7, 2024)

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All-out efforts to restore trust in LDP, CDP to discuss election strategy

2024-07-08 06:00:00
The LDP believes that while Governor Koike, whom the party independently supported, was elected in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, the party only managed to win two seats in the by-elections for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, which was less than the party's pre-election results, and that the party is facing persistent headwinds. The Constitutional Democratic Party is concerned that Renho, who the party supported together with the Communist Party, came in third, causing shock within the party, and discussions are expected to take place regarding election strategies, including measures to attract independent voters.

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Tokyo gubernatorial election: Incumbent Koike wins third term, beating out Ishimaru, Renho and others

2024-07-08 05:20:00
In the Tokyo gubernatorial election, which saw a record 56 candidates run, incumbent Yuriko Koike (71) was elected for her third term.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-election: LDP wins only two seats, fewer than before the election

2024-07-08 05:15:00
In conjunction with the Tokyo gubernatorial election, voting for by-elections for Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members took place on the 7th, with the Liberal Democratic Party only winning two seats, fewer than before the election.

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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, defense team says "First trial of defendant may be next year or later"

2024-07-08 05:00:00
On July 8th, it has been two years since the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe while he was making a speech in Nara City. A memorial stand has been set up near the scene, and many flowers have been placed there. The trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who has been indicted on charges of murder and other crimes, is currently in the process of narrowing down the evidence and issues at issue, but no date has been set, and his legal team has indicated that the first hearing will be held next year or later.

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