Political News(2024/07/16)
Governor's power harassment allegations "100-article committee" submits statement from deceased former bureau chief
2024-07-16 21:23:00
A board meeting of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's "100-Article Committee" was held regarding a document prepared by a former prefectural director pointing out suspected power harassment by Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, and it was reported that a statement and audio recording believed to have been prepared by the deceased former director had been submitted to the assembly by his family.
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Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting kicks off: Prime Minister Kishida holds individual summits with each country
2024-07-16 18:01:00
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, bringing together Japan and South Pacific island nations, opened on the 16th, with Prime Minister Kishida holding individual summit meetings with each country.
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Hyogo Governor Saito "Rebuilds Prefectural Government" - Reiterates intention not to resign
2024-07-16 16:39:00
At a press conference, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was asked about his future plans regarding his response to a document prepared by a former prefectural bureau director that alleged power harassment against him. In response, he said, "I will rebuild the trust with my staff and restructure the prefectural administration," reiterating his intention not to resign.
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US Navy Ospreys deployed to Iwakuni base: Chief Cabinet Secretary urges "utmost consideration"
2024-07-16 16:13:00
Regarding the deployment of Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said that this demonstrates Japan's unwavering commitment to the Japan-U.S. alliance, and stated his intention to ask the U.S. side to take the utmost consideration regarding noise and safety.
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Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda intends to resign as Tokyo chapter chairman following Tokyo assembly by-election
2024-07-16 15:57:00
Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda has announced his intention to step down as chairman of the Tokyo chapter of the party, following the party's failure to win more than two seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-elections held this month.
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Hyogo Governor Saito "Rebuilds Prefectural Government" - Reiterates intention not to resign
2024-07-16 15:50:00
At a press conference, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was asked about his future plans regarding his response to a document prepared by a former prefectural bureau director that alleged power harassment against him. In response, he said, "I will rebuild the trust with my staff and restructure the prefectural administration," reiterating his intention not to resign.
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LDP: "So as not to affect SDF operations" in punishment for Defense Ministry misconduct
2024-07-16 15:11:00
A meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party was held in response to violations and irregularities at the Ministry of Defense regarding "specially secret" information related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances, and attendees were quick to call for the disciplinary action taken against more than 200 people to not affect the operations of the Self-Defense Forces.
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Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda intends to resign as Tokyo chapter chairman following Tokyo assembly by-election
2024-07-16 13:52:00
Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda has announced his intention to step down as chairman of the Tokyo chapter of the party, following the party's failure to win more than two seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-elections held this month.
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US Navy Ospreys deployed to Iwakuni base: Chief Cabinet Secretary urges "utmost consideration"
2024-07-16 13:13:00
Regarding the deployment of Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said that this demonstrates Japan's unwavering commitment to the Japan-U.S. alliance, and stated his intention to ask the U.S. side to take the utmost consideration regarding noise and safety.
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The youngest new mayor in Japan, 28 years old, takes office for the first time in Saitama's Hatoyama Town
2024-07-16 12:33:00
The new mayor of Hatoyama Town, Saitama Prefecture, Tomoya Ogawa, who was elected for the first time in this month's mayoral election and became the youngest mayor in the country, took office for the first time and stated his aspirations, saying, "I would like to solve the town's problems quickly and put them into practice with the energy of our youth."
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 12-15
2024-07-16 09:50:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 15, 2024) 11:42 Departure from the official residence 11:53 Arrival at the Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo in Totsuka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Meal with his wife Yuko and other family members at "Kyoto Cuisine Tankuma Kitaten" 14:24 Departure from the same location 14:42 Arrival at the official residence
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Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting held in Tokyo to strengthen relations with South Pacific island nations
2024-07-16 06:56:00
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, bringing together Japan and South Pacific island nations, will be held in Tokyo from the 16th, and the government hopes to strengthen relations by confirming cooperation on common issues such as climate change and maritime safety.
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