2024-08-07 20:49:00
Plaintiffs in lawsuits over the former Eugenic Protection Law attended a meeting of a bipartisan group of lawmakers considering the content of new compensation, and called for compensation to be extended to include not only victims who were forced to undergo sterilization and their spouses, but also those who were forced to undergo abortions.
2024-08-07 20:45:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Swiss President Amherd, who is visiting Japan, and confirmed that the two countries will cooperate in supporting Ukraine, which continues to face Russian aggression, as well as in responding to rising tensions in the Middle East.
2024-08-07 20:14:00
The first meeting of the Japan Sport Association's expert panel to discuss the future of the National Sports Festival, which has been facing an issue of financial burden for local governments, will be held on the 4th of next month. The association hopes to finalize its direction within this fiscal year.
2024-08-07 19:46:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa attended a meeting of the committee to discuss economic cooperation between Japan and Vietnam held in Tokyo, and confirmed that the two countries will advance cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as semiconductors and Green Transformation (GX).
2024-08-07 19:25:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting taking place on the 23rd.
2024-08-07 17:56:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting taking place on the 23rd.
2024-08-07 16:21:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting taking place on the 23rd.
2024-08-07 15:58:00
Senior officials from Japan, the United States and South Korea responsible for North Korea issues held a telephone conference, exchanging views on North Korea's nuclear and missile development, as well as progress in military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and reaffirming their commitment to continuing close cooperation.
2024-08-07 15:37:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting taking place on the 23rd.
2024-08-07 15:35:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida stated that "it is a very important issue to clarify the most important responsibilities of the state" regarding the inclusion of the Self-Defense Forces in the Constitution, and instructed that the issues be sorted out within this month. He then indicated his intention to ask about two issues when holding a national referendum: "clarification of the Self-Defense Forces" and "emergency clause."
2024-08-07 15:18:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting taking place on the 23rd.
2024-08-07 15:13:00
In order to strengthen the content industry, such as movies and anime, Prime Minister Kishida has indicated his intention to establish a strategic council that will include film directors and creators, and to proceed with consideration of support measures to improve working conditions at production sites.
2024-08-07 15:12:00
Former Secretary-General Ishiba, who is showing enthusiasm for running in next month's LDP presidential election, has published a new book. In it, he writes that political reform and constitutional amendment should be promoted, and that "when the mandate of heaven comes, the excuse that one lacks ability is not permitted."
2024-08-07 14:13:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida stated that "it is a very important issue to clarify the most important responsibilities of the state" regarding the inclusion of the Self-Defense Forces in the Constitution, and instructed that the issues be sorted out within this month. He then indicated his intention to ask about two issues when holding a national referendum: "clarification of the Self-Defense Forces" and "emergency clause."
2024-08-07 11:15:00
Hideo Watanabe, who served as Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, among other positions, has passed away. He was 90 years old.
2024-08-07 08:50:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities August 6, 2024)
2024-08-07 05:49:00
Prime Minister Kishida will be visiting Central Asia starting this weekend, accompanied by around 50 Japanese companies, and is expected to confirm cooperation in a wide range of areas, with a focus on the economy. The government and private sector will work together to deepen ties with resource-rich Central Asia and strengthen economic security.
2024-08-07 05:28:00
In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, incumbent leader Izumi is preparing for re-election. He plans to meet with veteran members of the party soon to coordinate the timing of his candidacy.
2024-08-07 05:22:00
A government panel of experts has compiled a summary of the key points regarding "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur. The report clearly states the need to regularly collect and analyze communications information from the private sector and other sources in order to monitor the state of networks and prevent attacks.
