2024-07-12 19:46:00
Following the incident in which multiple identical election posters were posted on bulletin boards during the Tokyo gubernatorial election, the Japan Restoration Party has decided to seek revision of the Public Offices Election Act.
2024-07-12 19:32:00
Following Vice Governor Katayama's submission of his resignation over his response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau director alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Governor Saito expressed his gratitude for the governor's cooperation in running the prefecture's affairs up to now, and reiterated his intention not to resign as to his own future.
2024-07-12 19:32:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 12th, the government decided to appoint Tsuyoshi Akahori, who is also the Director-General for Global Issues, as the new Director-General for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2024-07-12 18:53:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 18:36:00
Following Vice Governor Katayama's submission of his resignation over his response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau director alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Governor Saito expressed his gratitude for the governor's cooperation in running the prefecture's affairs up to now, and reiterated his intention not to resign as to his own future.
2024-07-12 18:05:00
Following Vice Governor Katayama's submission of his resignation over his response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau director alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Governor Saito expressed his gratitude for the governor's cooperation in running the prefecture's affairs up to now, and reiterated his intention not to resign as to his own future.
2024-07-12 17:29:00
After completing his diplomatic schedule in the United States, Prime Minister Kishida arrived in Germany, his next destination. He is expected to hold a summit meeting with Chancellor Scholz in the early hours of the 13th (Japan time) and agree to establish a new framework for cooperation in the field of economic security.
2024-07-12 17:12:00
Hyogo Prefecture's vice governor has announced his intention to resign, saying he wants to take responsibility for causing confusion and stagnation as a senior official, in response to a document prepared by a former prefectural bureau director that pointed out suspected power harassment by Governor Saito.
2024-07-12 16:47:00
Regarding whether he will run in the LDP presidential election, former Secretary-General Ishiba said, "With the holidays and Obon coming up, that may be a turning point," indicating that he would like to make a decision as early as next month.
2024-07-12 15:33:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 13:18:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 11, 2024)
2024-07-12 12:23:00
This year's Defense White Paper states that the possibility cannot be denied of China stepping up its military activities and increasing military tensions with Taiwan. It also notes that North Korea is focusing on improving its nuclear and missile capabilities in a qualitative sense, and emphasizes the need for Japan to continue to strengthen its defense capabilities.
2024-07-12 12:09:00
Regarding the response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Vice Governor Katayama has decided to resign, saying he wants to take responsibility for causing chaos in prefectural government as a senior official, and has informed the governor of this.
2024-07-12 11:56:00
In response to a document prepared by a former prefectural bureau director pointing out suspected power harassment by Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's vice governor has announced his intention to resign, saying he wants to take responsibility for causing confusion and stagnation as a senior official.
2024-07-12 11:02:00
Regarding the response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Vice Governor Katayama has decided to resign, saying he wants to take responsibility for causing chaos in prefectural government as a senior official, and has informed the governor of this.
2024-07-12 10:45:00
Regarding the LDP presidential election to be held by September this year, Prime Minister Kishida was asked again by reporters about his response, and he reiterated that "right now I'm not thinking about anything other than getting results on issues that cannot be put off."
2024-07-12 10:40:00
Prime Minister Kishida has completed a series of events in the United States, including the NATO summit, and is now headed for his next destination, Germany. He is expected to meet with Chancellor Scholz in the early hours of the 13th (Japan time) and agree to establish a new framework for cooperation in the field of economic security.
2024-07-12 06:39:00
Regarding the response to a document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, Vice Governor Katayama has decided to resign, saying he wants to take responsibility for causing chaos in prefectural government as a senior official, and has informed the governor of this.
2024-07-12 06:25:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is currently visiting the United States, has made it clear that he will advance new security cooperation with NATO, taking into account the trends of Russia, China, and other countries. He also plans to hold an international conference in Japan this fiscal year to consider measures against disinformation, and to conduct joint training between the Self-Defense Forces and NATO.
