2024-08-27 20:50:00
It was discovered that the political party branch headed by Takayuki Kobayashi, who has announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election, had failed to report the rent for the office he provided free of charge for the House of Representatives election three years ago as a donation in its political funding income and expenditure report. The branch corrected the report on the 27th.
2024-08-27 20:47:00
Members of the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentary League, chaired by former Secretary-General Nikai of the Liberal Democratic Party, have been visiting China since the 27th. During their stay, they will meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and others, and are also arranging meetings with members of the top leadership, where they are expected to exchange views on pending issues between the two countries, such as the ban on imports of Japanese seafood.
2024-08-27 20:37:00
Defense Minister Kihara met with his Italian counterpart Crosetto in Tokyo and agreed to work closely together to ensure the success of the first meeting of defense ministers from the G7 countries, which will be held in Italy in October of this year.
2024-08-27 19:18:00
This is the latest development regarding the LDP presidential election on the 27th. Efforts to run for office are gaining momentum, and when Digital Minister Kono made the rounds to greet people at the Diet building, he was seen exchanging words with Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Saito, who has also expressed interest in running.
2024-08-27 19:01:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft violated Japanese airspace over the coast of Nagasaki Prefecture, circling the surrounding area multiple times before entering Japanese airspace, according to interviews with relevant parties. The Ministry of Defense is currently analyzing the purpose of the violation. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that "China has no intention of violating the airspace of any country." Cabinet ministers have also made a series of statements on the matter.
2024-08-27 18:39:00
Communist Party Chairman Shii will visit three European countries, including Germany, from the 29th, to attend international conferences where he will stress the importance of achieving peace based on the UN Charter and other agreements in order to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2024-08-27 18:28:00
These are the developments on the 27th regarding the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election. Former leader Edano made a tour of the Diet building to announce his candidacy. In addition, leader Izumi, who has decided to run, continued to exchange opinions within the party, and former Prime Minister Noda, who is making arrangements to announce his candidacy within the week, spoke to voters at a train station.
2024-08-27 18:11:00
This is the latest development regarding the LDP presidential election on the 27th. Efforts to run for office are gaining momentum, and when Digital Minister Kono made the rounds to greet people at the Diet building, he was seen exchanging words with Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Saito, who has also expressed interest in running.
2024-08-27 18:03:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time, and the government lodged a very strong protest with China, calling for it to be prevented from happening again. Cabinet members and the ruling party have also made statements of protest, calling it a "serious violation of sovereignty."
2024-08-27 16:58:00
The government has officially announced its intention to consider introducing a new system that will make it easier for operators to recoup their investments, in order to expand the introduction of "carbon-free power sources" such as renewable energy and nuclear power generation.
2024-08-27 16:48:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time, and the government lodged a very strong protest with China, calling for it to be prevented from happening again. Cabinet members and the ruling party have also made statements of protest, calling it a "serious violation of sovereignty."
2024-08-27 16:48:00
These are developments on the 27th regarding the leadership election of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Former Prime Minister Noda, who is making arrangements to announce his candidacy within the week, spoke to voters at a station in Chiba Prefecture, while Chairman Izumi, who has also decided to run, continues to exchange opinions within the party.
2024-08-27 16:34:00
Regarding the restart of Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, Prime Minister Kishida has indicated his intention to hold a meeting of relevant cabinet ministers next week to gain local understanding and consider countermeasures.
2024-08-27 16:18:00
This is the latest development regarding the LDP presidential election on the 27th. Efforts to run for office are gaining momentum, and when Digital Minister Kono made the rounds to greet people at the Diet building, he was seen exchanging words with Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Saito, who has also expressed interest in running.
2024-08-27 15:38:00
At the first government and ruling party liaison meeting held since he announced his intention not to run in the LDP presidential election, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his gratitude for the cooperation in running the administration over the past three years, and reiterated his intention to devote all his efforts to addressing domestic and international issues until the end of his term.
2024-08-27 15:19:00
House of Representatives member Manabu Horii, who is under investigation for allegedly repeatedly making illegal donations within his constituency in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, has decided to take responsibility for the incident and resign from his seat in the Diet.
2024-08-27 15:01:00
This is the latest development regarding the LDP presidential election on the 27th. Efforts to run for office are gaining momentum, and when Digital Minister Kono made the rounds to greet people at the Diet building, he was seen exchanging words with Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Saito, who has also expressed interest in running.
2024-08-27 14:00:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time, and the government lodged a very strong protest with China, calling for it to be prevented from happening again. Cabinet members and the ruling party have also made statements of protest, calling it a "serious violation of sovereignty."
2024-08-27 13:36:00
These are the developments on the 27th regarding the LDP presidential election. Secretary-General Motegi stated that "the time to make a decision is approaching." Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito also stated that "a certain amount of progress has been made" regarding the status of securing sponsors, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed the view that it is important for the candidates to debate within the scope that does not interfere with their duties.
2024-08-27 12:23:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time, and the government lodged a very strong protest with China, calling for it to be prevented from happening again. Cabinet members and the ruling party have also made statements of protest, calling it a "serious violation of sovereignty."
2024-08-27 12:18:00
These are the developments on the 27th regarding the LDP presidential election. Secretary-General Motegi stated that "the time to make a decision is approaching." Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito also stated that "a certain amount of progress has been made" regarding the status of securing sponsors, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed the view that it is important for the candidates to debate within the scope that does not interfere with their duties.
2024-08-27 12:06:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time, and the government lodged a very strong protest with China, calling for it to be prevented from happening again. Cabinet members and the ruling party have also made statements of protest, calling it a "serious violation of sovereignty."
2024-08-27 08:49:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities August 26, 2024)
2024-08-27 05:31:00
Seven camps participated in a pre-candidate briefing session for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election. The party has over 130 Diet members, and because candidates need 20 sponsors, it is not possible for all seven to run, and it is expected that efforts to coordinate candidates will begin in earnest in the future.
2024-08-27 05:23:00
Digital Minister Kono announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election on August 26. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Shinjiro Koizumi will decide on the timing of their candidacy announcements while assessing the impact of Typhoon Faxai.
2024-08-27 05:11:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time. The government is analyzing China's intentions and will take all possible measures to be vigilant and vigilant.
