2024-08-06 22:34:00
On the evening of the 6th, LDP Vice President Aso and General Affairs Chairman Moriyama met for dinner in Tokyo and exchanged opinions on the presidential election to be held next month.
2024-08-06 22:13:00
In response to rising tensions in the Middle East, on the evening of the 6th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised its "danger information" for Israel from Level 2, which urges people to avoid non-essential travel, to Level 3, "advise people to avoid all travel," for most of Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
2024-08-06 21:06:00
Regarding the leadership election for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, a group centered around House of Representatives member Ichiro Ozawa has confirmed its intention to field a candidate other than Izumi, stating that with the incumbent leader Izumi remaining in power, cooperation with other opposition parties will not progress and a change of government will be difficult.
2024-08-06 19:20:00
Following the large losses reported by the public-private fund under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, which supports the overseas expansion of infrastructure, a panel of experts has begun discussions to consider the future direction of the fund. At the meeting, the experts discussed risk management methods and the role of the fund, and confirmed their intention to compile a report by the end of the year.
2024-08-06 18:55:00
Following the damage caused by last month's record-breaking heavy rains, Yamagata Prefecture Governor Yoshimura and Akita Prefecture Governor Satake met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 6th and requested national support, citing the immense damage in the area. In response, Prime Minister Kishida designated the series of disasters as "extremely severe disasters" and conveyed his intention for the national government to support the costs of recovery.
2024-08-06 18:44:00
On the 6th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division decided not to indict either House of Representatives member Kazuo Yanagi or Ichiro Sugaya, who had been criminally charged for suspected violations of the Political Funds Control Act in connection with a political fundraising party held by a Liberal Democratic Party faction.
2024-08-06 18:29:00
In preparation for next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, a special committee of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly met with LDP Secretary-General Motegi and requested that regulations on "ride-sharing," in which ordinary drivers transport people for a fee, be significantly relaxed, as demand for taxis in the prefecture is expected to increase sharply during the Expo.
2024-08-06 17:53:00
On the 6th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito inspected the Japan Pavilion, which is currently under construction at the Osaka-Kansai Expo site, and confirmed the progress of construction ahead of the Expo's opening in April next year.
2024-08-06 12:47:00
Regarding next month's LDP presidential election, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his recognition that it should be an open election in which policies and responses to party renewal can be seriously discussed. However, regarding his own response, he only said, "I am working with all my might on issues that cannot be postponed."
2024-08-06 10:14:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities August 5, 2024)
2024-08-06 09:28:00
Speaking at the Peace Memorial Ceremony held in Hiroshima, Prime Minister Kishida stated, "It is Japan's mission to continue efforts toward a world free of nuclear weapons," and emphasized his intention to lead the international community's efforts to increase momentum toward nuclear disarmament.
2024-08-06 06:22:00
Members of a cross-party group of lawmakers, including former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba, are making arrangements to visit Taiwan next week and meet with President Lai Ching-te and others, with the aim of exchanging views on how to respond in the event of a so-called "Taiwan emergency."
2024-08-06 05:14:00
On the 5th, Minister of Justice Koizumi visited Ukraine, where Russia continues to engage in military aggression, and met with the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General, confirming their cooperation in strengthening anti-corruption measures, which are an urgent issue for Ukraine in receiving support from other countries.
2024-08-06 05:01:00
August 6th is the anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, and August 9th is the anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. When asked in an NHK poll whether they thought the nuclear threat was increasing around the world, over 70% of people answered "increasing."
2024-08-06 00:38:00
In response to rising tensions in the Middle East, on the evening of the 5th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised its "danger information" for Iran, including most of the capital Tehran, from Level 2, which urges people to avoid non-essential travel, to Level 3, or "advise people to avoid all travel."
