Political News(2024/07/24)
Communist Party Chairman Shii: "Peaceful diplomacy should be promoted" Criticizing Kishida administration's security policy
2024-07-24 22:00:00
Regarding the Kishida administration's foreign and security policies, Communist Party Chairman Shii criticized the administration for seeking to strengthen the Japan-U.S. military alliance by acquiring a "counterattack capability" to attack enemy missile launch bases, etc., and called for the promotion of peaceful diplomacy that makes use of Article 9 of the Constitution.
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NHK estimates that "one vote gap" in Lower House election more than doubled in eight electoral districts
2024-07-24 19:42:00
Based on the Basic Resident Register as of January 1st of this year, Japan's total population was just over 124.88 million, a decrease of approximately 530,000 from last year. NHK estimated the "one vote gap" in the House of Representatives election based on the Basic Resident Register as of January 1st of this year, and found that the new electoral division to be applied in the next House of Representatives election has more than doubled the gap in eight electoral districts nationwide.
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Cross-party group on the former Eugenic Protection Law: "New compensation bill should be passed in the extraordinary Diet session"
2024-07-24 18:38:00
Regarding the former Eugenic Protection Law, a working group of a cross-party coalition of lawmakers held its first meeting and confirmed that they will submit a bill to the extraordinary Diet session expected to be convened this autumn in order to provide new compensation to victims, with the aim of getting it passed.
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New meeting to discuss measures to prevent sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers
2024-07-24 18:21:00
In response to the sexual assault incident committed by a U.S. soldier in Okinawa, a group made up of governors of prefectures where military bases are located has called on the government to set up a new conference to discuss countermeasures with local governments and the U.S. military in order to prevent a recurrence.
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Taiwan lifts import ban; Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi says "this will support the recovery of disaster-stricken areas"
2024-07-24 18:14:00
Regarding the Taiwanese authorities' decision to lift the import ban on wild bird and game meat produced in Fukushima Prefecture, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that this will support the recovery of the disaster-stricken areas, and that he will continue to lobby other countries and regions to further expand the movement to lift restrictions.
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Prime Minister Kishida: "Necessary bills to be submitted to the Diet as soon as possible" to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors
2024-07-24 18:00:00
In order to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors, which are essential for AI (artificial intelligence), Prime Minister Kishida has made clear his intention to submit necessary bills to the Diet in order to strengthen support for the private sector in building mass production systems.
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Prime Minister Kishida establishes a task force to promote measures against the former Eugenic Protection Law after it is deemed unconstitutional
2024-07-24 17:17:00
Following the Supreme Court's ruling that the former Eugenic Protection Law was unconstitutional, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he would establish a countermeasure promotion headquarters, consisting of all Cabinet ministers, with the aim of eradicating prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities, and that the headquarters would hold its first meeting next week.
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Japan's population is 124.88 million, down about 530,000 from last year, while the number of foreigners is at a record high
2024-07-24 17:01:00
As of January 1, 2024, Japan's total population will be just over 124.88 million, down approximately 530,000 from the previous year. While the Japanese population has declined for 15 consecutive years, the foreign population has exceeded 3 million for the first time, reaching a record high.
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LDP Deputy Secretary-General Kihara: "Prime Minister Kishida will continue to run the government"
2024-07-24 16:27:00
Regarding the LDP presidential election, Deputy Secretary-General Kihara expressed the view that it is desirable to continue the economic policies of the Kishida administration, and that Prime Minister Kishida should continue to run the government, including dealing with remaining issues such as constitutional reform.
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Miyagi Ogawara Town Council Member who was accused of playing games during assembly by elementary school student resigns
2024-07-24 13:40:00
A town council member in Ogawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture, who was pointed out in an essay by an elementary school student who was visiting the town council for playing games on his smartphone, submitted his resignation to the chairman on the 24th, and his resignation was approved at a plenary session.
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Prime Minister Kishida visits support facility for children with developmental disabilities and their families in Sapporo
2024-07-24 12:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited a facility in Sapporo that supports children with developmental disabilities and their families, and expressed the government's intention to provide further support toward the realization of a society in which everyone can live in peace of mind.
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House of Representatives member Manabu Horii to undergo voluntary questioning to "make it clear that I gave condolence money"
2024-07-24 12:23:00
In a case involving a violation of the Public Offices Election Act in which House of Representatives member Manabu Horii is alleged to have repeatedly made illegal donations within his constituency, including giving condolence money in his own name through his secretary, interviews with people involved have revealed that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division, Representative Horii explained that "it was necessary to make sure that the recipient knew that I had given the condolence money."
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 23, 2024
2024-07-24 10:12:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities, July 23, 2024) 09:29 Departure from the Prime Minister's Official Residence 09:32 Arrival at LDP HQ 09:35 Party Executive Meeting (until 09:47) 09:50 Departure from the same residence 09:53 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Official Residence 09:55 Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko (until 09:58) 10:02 Cabinet meeting (until 10:11) 10:17 Meeting with Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nakagomi Masashi (until 10:31) 10:34 GX2040 Leaders' Panel (until 11:34) 11:51 Meeting with Japan Pharmaceutical Association President Iwatsuki Susumu (until 12:06) 12:37 Meeting with LDP General Affairs Chairman Endo Toshiaki (until 12:59) 13:00 Meeting with Cabinet Intelligence Director Hara Kazuya (until 13:20) 13:30 Met with Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Ichikawa Keiichi, Director-General of the Cabinet Intelligence Agency Hara, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Foreign Policy Bureau Kawabe Masahiro, Director-General of the Ministry of Defense's Bureau of Defense Policy Yamato Taro, and Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Yoshida Yoshihide (until 13:45). 13:50 Met with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito Tetsuo, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Mori Masafumi, Deputy Director-General for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyaura Koji, Deputy Director-General for Commerce and Service Affairs Minami Ryo, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Director-General of the Logistics and Road Transport Bureau Tsuruta Hirohisa (until 14:05). 14:06 Met with former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide (until 14:14). 14:19 Met with Director-General of the National Security Secretariat Akiba Takeo, Administrative Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Okano Masataka, Deputy Director-General for International Cultural Exchange Kanai Masaaki, and Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Namazu Hiroyuki (until 14:49). 14:56 Departs from the Prime Minister's Office. 14:59 Arrives at the CPPCC headquarters. 15:01 Met with the LDP's Vice President Aso Taro and Secretary-General Motegi Toshimitsu (until 15:48)15:50 Award ceremony for outstanding party organization in expanding party influence (until 16:00)16:01 Depart from the same location16:03 Arrive at the National Diet, use ATM16:06 Depart from the National Diet16:08 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Official Residence16:10 Met with Administrative Vice-Minister of Defense Masuda Kazuo (until 16:25)16:26 Met with Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force Saito Satoshi (until 16:34)17:07 Depart from the Prime Minister's Official Residence17:15 Arrive at the Imperial Hotel in Uchisaiwai-cho, Tokyo, attend a meeting hosted by the Japan Medical Association in the Peacock Room banquet hall and give a speech17:23 Depart from the same location17:27 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Official Residence18:28 Depart from the Prime Minister's Official Residence on foot18:29 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Official Residence
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Japan, UK and Italy defense ministers meet and agree to deploy next-generation fighter jets by 2035
2024-07-24 06:15:00
The first meeting between the defense ministers of Japan, the UK and Italy was held since the new UK government took office, and the three countries agreed to continue working together on the development of the next generation of fighter jets, with the aim of deployment in 2035.
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Izumi of the CDP and Baba of the Ishin Party exchange views on the government framework after the next House of Representatives election
2024-07-24 00:32:00
Constitutional Democratic Party leader Izumi and Japan Restoration Party leader Baba met and exchanged views on the framework of the government after the next House of Representatives election.
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