2024-07-13 22:56:00
Renho, who came in third in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, has made it clear that she is not considering running in national elections at this time regarding her future political activities.
2024-07-13 22:47:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi, who is currently visiting Southeast Asia, met with reporters in Thailand on the evening of the 13th and expressed his intention to hold the party convention at the end of September this year, when his term as leader will expire, and to step down in principle without continuing in his position.
2024-07-13 18:21:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting Germany after attending the NATO summit in the United States, completed his scheduled schedule and departed for Japan on a government plane on the evening of the 13th, Japan time.
2024-07-13 17:37:00
Communist Party Chairman Tamura stated that LDP politics has reached a deadlock due to issues of politics and money and economic policy, and that a shift to new politics is needed, and expressed his determination to expand the party's influence in the next House of Representatives election.
2024-07-13 16:42:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a rehearsal on the 13th ahead of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, a gathering of leaders from Japan and South Pacific countries and regions to be held in Tokyo next week.
2024-07-13 12:27:00
In the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election, clips of street speeches and videos posted by candidate camps were widely spread on social media. There were some candidates whose "cut-out videos" posted by their supporters were spread far more than the official accounts of the candidates themselves... On the other hand, some experts have pointed out some points to be careful about when using social media.
2024-07-13 11:45:00
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Kaieda is scheduled to visit China in late July to exchange views on the resumption of parliamentary exchanges between Japan and China.
2024-07-13 05:45:00
The Ministry of Defense has taken disciplinary action against 218 people for violations and irregularities in relation to the disclosure of "specially designated secrets" related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances. As the Ministry of Defense is in the midst of a fundamental strengthening of defense capabilities with an investment of 43 trillion yen over five years, it will be questioned whether it can clarify the actual situation, take measures to prevent recurrence, and quickly rebuild the organization.
2024-07-13 05:17:00
On the evening of the 12th, Digital Minister Kono met with Finance Minister Suzuki, who is also a senior member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Aso faction, in Tokyo. It is believed that they exchanged views on how to respond to the party's presidential election, which will be held by September this year.
2024-07-13 05:09:00
During a visit to Germany, Prime Minister Kishida met with Chancellor Scholz and, taking into account China's economic coercion in mind, the two leaders agreed to establish a new framework for consultation in the field of economic security, including building supply chains for critical minerals.
