2024-07-17 21:42:00
The draft declaration for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) between Japan and the South Pacific island nations has been finalized. With China and other nations in mind as they strengthen their maritime expansion, the declaration emphasizes the importance of working toward realizing a free and open maritime order based on the rule of law.
2024-07-17 21:08:00
Komeito Policy Research Council Chairman Takagi, who has been undergoing treatment due to poor health, was discharged from hospital on the 16th. He is scheduled to return to his duties early next month.
2024-07-17 19:39:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuits over the former Eugenic Protection Law and offered an apology on behalf of the government. He also announced his intention to withdraw the claim that a "statute of limitations" would be applied to all lawsuits still pending, which would eliminate the right to seek compensation, and to aim for a swift settlement through reconciliation. He also made clear his intention to consider a new compensation system that would cover a wide range of victims, including those who have not filed lawsuits.
2024-07-17 19:35:00
It has been learned from people involved that LDP member of the House of Representatives Manabu Horii is suspected of repeatedly making illegal donations totaling hundreds of thousands of yen, including sending condolence money through his secretary within his constituency. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division has already questioned the former secretary and others voluntarily, and is expected to soon begin a full-scale investigation into the allegations of violation of the Public Offices Election Act.
2024-07-17 19:02:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuits over the former Eugenic Protection Law and offered an apology on behalf of the government. He also announced his intention to withdraw the claim that a "statute of limitations" would be applied to all lawsuits still pending, which would eliminate the right to seek compensation, and to aim for a swift settlement through reconciliation. He also made clear his intention to consider a new compensation system that would cover a wide range of victims, including those who have not filed lawsuits.
2024-07-17 18:43:00
On the second day of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM), which is being held between Japan and South Pacific island nations, Prime Minister Kishida held individual meetings with the leaders of each country on the 17th, and confirmed their cooperation in responding to climate change and building disaster prevention systems.
2024-07-17 18:41:00
It has been learned from people involved that LDP member of the House of Representatives Manabu Horii is suspected of repeatedly making illegal donations totaling hundreds of thousands of yen, including sending condolence money through his secretary within his constituency. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division has already questioned the former secretary and others voluntarily, and is expected to soon begin a full-scale investigation into the allegations of violation of the Public Offices Election Act.
2024-07-17 18:16:00
In order to eliminate areas known as "transportation gaps" where it is difficult to secure transportation such as buses or taxis, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism set up a countermeasures committee on the 17th and confirmed its intention to set targets for measures in all local governments with transportation gaps by the end of the year, with the spread of ride-sharing as its main pillar.
2024-07-17 18:08:00
On the 16th, the government held a briefing for local residents to announce its intention to start construction next fiscal year on the deployment of a mobile warning and control radar and a unit to operate it on Kitadaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture. Regarding this, Kitadaito Village Mayor Mitsunori Onitsuka stated his intention to proceed with coordination with the government in order to officially accept the radar.
2024-07-17 17:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law. What kind of exchange took place? We will report on each of their remarks in a flash.
2024-07-17 16:51:00
Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from this month's record-breaking rains, will receive an advance payment of over 1.2 billion yen in general grants on the 18th.
2024-07-17 16:46:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law. What kind of exchange took place? We will report on each of their remarks in a flash.
2024-07-17 16:37:00
In response to requests from Niigata Minamata disease patient groups and others, Environment Minister Ito visited Niigata City and held discussions.
2024-07-17 16:00:00
Following the discovery of a series of violations regarding the handling of "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, a House of Representatives review committee has recommended to Defense Minister Kihara that he improve the information protection system.
2024-07-17 15:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law. What kind of exchange took place? We will report on each of their remarks in a flash.
2024-07-17 15:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law, and said of the recent Supreme Court ruling, "I take this very seriously. Many people have suffered tremendous physical and mental suffering as a result of the former Eugenic Protection Law, or as a result of the existence of the former Eugenic Protection Law, so I have decided to meet with you today in person to convey words of remorse and apology to you."
2024-07-17 15:07:00
Following the discovery of a series of violations regarding the handling of "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, a House of Representatives review committee has recommended to Defense Minister Kihara that he improve the information protection system.
2024-07-17 12:52:00
On the 16th, the government held a briefing for local residents to announce its intention to start construction next fiscal year on the deployment of a mobile warning and control radar and a unit to operate it on Kitadaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture. Regarding this, Kitadaito Village Mayor Mitsunori Onitsuka stated his intention to proceed with coordination with the government in order to officially accept the radar.
2024-07-17 11:31:00
Regarding the series of scandals in the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces that have resulted in a large number of people being disciplined, former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba expressed the view that politicians need to take responsibility.
2024-07-17 09:15:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 16, 2024) 09:29 Departure from the official residence 09:31 Arrival at LDP headquarters 09:32 Meeting with Kagoshima Governor Shiota Koichi (until 09:33) 09:34 Party executive meeting (until 09:46) 09:48 Departure from the same location 09:49 Arrival at the official residence 10:08 Meeting with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Ishihara Hirotaka (until 10:24) 10:25 Meeting with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Osato Yasuhiro (until 10:32) 10:40 Courtesy call from high school students as part of the AEON Group's Japan-China Youth Exchange Program (until 10:56) 11:05 Met with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretaries Murai Hideki and Moriya Hiroshi, Director-General of the National Security Council Akiba Takeo, Special Advisors to the Prime Minister Ishihara and Mori Masafumi, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro, Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro, Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Namazu Hiroyuki, Director-General of the International Cooperation Bureau Ishizuki Hideo, and Vice-Minister of Finance Kanda Masato (until 11:49) 12:53 Met with the LDP's Deputy Secretary-General Inoue Shinji (until 13:17) 13:27 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office 13:36 Arrive at the Imperial Palace and register for return to Japan 13:44 Departure from the Imperial Palace 13:53 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office 14:00 Met with Director-General of the National Security Council Akiba and Cabinet Intelligence Officer Hara Kazuya (until 14:14) 14:15 Met with Cabinet Intelligence Officer Hara (until 14:23) 14:40 Director-General of the National Security Secretariat Akiba meets with Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ono Keiichi, Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau Nakagomi Masashi, Director-General of the International Cooperation Bureau Ishizuki, Vice Minister for Financial Services Kanda, and Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Matsuo Takehiko (until 14:50) 15:05 Meetings with Minister of Finance Suzuki Shunichi, Administrative Vice-Minister of Finance Shinkawa Hirotsugu, and Director-General of the Budget Bureau Unami Hirotaka (until 15:15) 15:16 Meeting with Minister of Finance Suzuki (until 15:20) 15:32 Meetings with Minister of State for Child Policy Kato Ayuko, Commissioner Watanabe Yumiko, and Director-General of the Child Development Bureau of the Agency for Children and Families Fujiwara Tomoko (until 15:42) 16:06 Summit meeting with Prime Minister Teo of Tuvalu (until 16:24) 16:35 Summit meeting with Prime Minister Salwai of Vanuatu (until 16:48) 17:05 Summit meeting with Prime Minister Tangerangi of Niue (until 17:21) 17:36 Courtesy call on Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) (until 18:01) 18:12 Summit meeting with Prime Minister Marape of Papua New Guinea (until 18:33) 18:58 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office on foot 18:59 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Office
2024-07-17 06:10:00
Regarding the former Eugenic Protection Law, the government is taking into account the recent Supreme Court ruling and is moving towards withdrawing its argument in another lawsuit, which is still ongoing, that the "statute of limitations" applies, which states that people lose the right to seek compensation 20 years after an unlawful act.
