2024-08-20 23:34:00
Prime Minister Kishida is considering visiting South Korea early next month to meet with President Yoon Song-ryul. He hopes to convey that Japan's diplomatic policy of placing importance on South Korea will not change even after he steps down, and to pave the way for the continued improvement of Japan-South Korea relations.
2024-08-20 21:52:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with voting to take place on the 27th. Following the early announcement of candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba and Digital Minister Kono are also making arrangements to announce their candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, efforts are underway to secure sponsors and consider the timing of announcing their candidacy. We have summarized the movements and comments made on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 21:11:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with voting to take place on the 27th. Following the early announcement of candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba and Digital Minister Kono are also making arrangements to announce their candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, efforts are underway to secure sponsors and consider the timing of announcing their candidacy. We have summarized the movements and comments made on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 20:49:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito reiterated his view that his guidance was within the scope of what was necessary for the job, in response to an interim report of a survey of prefectural employees in which approximately 40% of respondents said they had seen or heard about power harassment by the governor.
2024-08-20 20:41:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with voting scheduled for the 23rd. Here are the developments regarding the candidates on the 20th.
2024-08-20 20:00:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with voting to take place on the 27th. Following the early announcement of candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba and Digital Minister Kono are also making arrangements to announce their candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, efforts are underway to secure sponsors and consider the timing of announcing their candidacy. We have summarized the movements and comments made on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 19:57:00
The LDP presidential election has been scheduled for September 27th. The process of securing sponsors and considering when to announce candidacy is underway. "Who will be the final candidate?" "Is there a possibility of a runoff election?" Our political reporter will provide a detailed explanation in conjunction with the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election. (Yamamoto Yutaro)
2024-08-20 19:28:00
With over 10 candidates named for the LDP presidential election to be held on September 27, the process of securing sponsors and considering when to announce their candidacy is in full swing. Here is the reaction of the opposition parties on the 20th to the LDP presidential election.
2024-08-20 19:20:00
Shinjiro Koizumi, who is expected to run for the LDP presidential election, is discussing how to respond with lawmakers close to him. On the 20th, he visited the office of a lawmaker belonging to the LDP Kanagawa Prefectural Federation, of which he is the chairman, and exchanged opinions. According to a source, Koizumi has already conveyed his desire to run to those around him.
2024-08-20 19:16:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with voting to take place on the 27th. Following the early announcement of candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba and Digital Minister Kono are also making arrangements to announce their candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, efforts are underway to secure sponsors and consider the timing of announcing their candidacy. We have summarized the movements and comments made on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 18:50:00
Shinjiro Koizumi, who is expected to run for the LDP presidential election, is discussing how to respond with lawmakers close to him. According to sources, Koizumi has already conveyed his desire to run to those around him.
2024-08-20 14:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with the voting taking place on the 27th. The period for the presidential election will be the longest since the current rules were established.
2024-08-20 14:48:00
The LDP presidential election will be held on the 27th of next month, and following the early announcement of his candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba is also making preparations to announce his candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, the process of securing sponsors and considering the timing of announcing candidacy is in full swing. We have summarized the movements and comments on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 14:18:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12th, with the voting taking place on the 27th. The period for the presidential election will be the longest since the current rules were established.
2024-08-20 13:20:00
The LDP presidential election will be held on the 27th of next month, and following the early announcement of his candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba is also making preparations to announce his candidacy. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, the process of securing sponsors and considering the timing of announcing candidacy is in full swing. We have summarized the movements and comments on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 12:55:00
Former Prime Minister Noda, who is expected to run in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, has been visiting Taiwan since the 20th to give a speech at an international forum.
2024-08-20 12:15:00
The LDP presidential election will be held on the 27th of next month, and following the early announcement of his candidacy by Takayuki Kobayashi, former Secretary-General Ishiba is also making arrangements to announce his candidacy within this week. With the names of over 10 candidates being floated, the process of securing sponsors and considering the timing of announcing candidacy is in full swing. We have summarized the movements and comments on the 20th regarding the presidential election.
2024-08-20 11:28:00
Former Prime Minister Noda, who is expected to run in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, departed from Haneda Airport to give a speech at an international forum in Taiwan.
2024-08-20 11:08:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12, with the voting taking place on the 27th. The period for the presidential election will be the longest since the current rules were established.
2024-08-20 10:10:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to announce the presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on September 12, with the voting taking place on the 27th. The period for the presidential election will be the longest since the current rules were established.
2024-08-20 09:09:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities, August 19, 2024) 08:30 Meeting with LDP Deputy Secretary-General Kihara Seiji at the official residence (until 09:04) 09:24 Walking away from the official residence 09:25 Arriving at the official residence 11:41 Meeting with Special Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yamamoto Kozo (until 11:53) 14:32 Recording of a video message for the summit of the international framework "Crimean Platform" (until 14:49) 15:02 Roundtable discussion on circular economy (until 16:06) 16:07 Meeting with former Environment Minister Koizumi Shinjiro (until 16:24) 18:18 Walking away from the official residence 18:19 Arriving at the official residence
2024-08-20 05:43:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Defense Minister Kihara, who are currently visiting India, met with Prime Minister Modi and agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, including in the field of security, for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
2024-08-20 04:13:00
In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election to be held next month, former leader Edano officially announced his candidacy on the 21st, and incumbent leader Izumi has also decided to run. Meanwhile, there have been a series of calls for former Prime Minister Noda to also run, and Noda has said he will make a decision soon.
2024-08-20 04:08:00
The LDP presidential election, which is expected to be held on the 27th of next month, saw Takayuki Kobayashi announce his candidacy early on, followed by former Secretary-General Ishiba, who is also making preparations to announce his candidacy within this week. With the names of over 10 candidates on the table, preparations are underway to secure sponsors and consider the timing of their announcements.
