2024-09-09 22:07:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in three days. On the 9th, Minister of Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers who plan to run are also continuing their efforts to expand their support, such as by visiting places and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th.
2024-09-09 19:03:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked whether they were interested in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election and who they thought would be suitable to be the next leader.
2024-09-09 19:02:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked whether they were interested in the LDP presidential election and who they thought would be suitable to become the next president.
2024-09-09 19:01:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who answered that they "support" the Kishida Cabinet was 20%, down 5 points from the August survey, the lowest figure since the Kishida Cabinet was inaugurated. The number of people who answered that they "do not support" it was 60%, up 5 points.
2024-09-09 18:51:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in three days. On the 9th, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers planning to run are also continuing their efforts to expand their support by holding press conferences and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th as they occur.
2024-09-09 18:48:00
In response to the allegations against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito over alleged power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has called for Governor Saito's resignation and a so-called "re-election," claiming that the allegations are beginning to cause problems in the administration of the prefecture.
2024-09-09 18:46:00
The Legislative Council has submitted a report to Minister of Justice Koizumi outlining the outline of legal reforms to digitize bills of lading, which are necessary for the delivery of cargo, in order to increase the convenience of maritime trade.
2024-09-09 18:12:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in three days. On the 9th, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers planning to run are also continuing their efforts to expand their support by holding press conferences and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th as they occur.
2024-09-09 17:59:00
The four candidates for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election took part in a debate on a video streaming site, exchanging opinions mainly on economic policies, including measures to combat price increases.
2024-09-09 17:21:00
Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi (63) announced her candidacy for the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. She stated that it is necessary to strengthen the nation's overall strength and said, "I want to pursue economic growth to the fullest and once again push Japan to the top of the world."
2024-09-09 16:44:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in three days. On the 9th, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers planning to run are also continuing their efforts to expand their support by holding press conferences and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th as they occur.
2024-09-09 15:58:00
Regarding the content industry, such as movies and anime, the government held the first meeting of a strategic council of relevant ministries and agencies, and decided to support efforts in this area, including through the expansion of funds, as nurturing creators and improving their working conditions is essential to strengthening international competitiveness.
2024-09-09 15:57:00
The LDP presidential election is just three days away from the announcement. On the 9th, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers who plan to run are also continuing to work to expand their support by holding press conferences and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th as they occur.
2024-09-09 15:31:00
Sanae Takaichi, Minister of State for Economic Security (63), held a press conference and announced that she will run in the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. This will be her second time running for the presidency.
2024-09-09 14:27:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has decided to make a proposal on the 9th to demand Governor Saito's resignation, stating that the prefectural administration is beginning to be hindered, and to ask the public for a so-called "re-election" to determine public opinion. Governor Saito stated that he would "take this seriously and reflect on what needs to be reflected on," but indicated that he would not accept the demand for his resignation.
2024-09-09 14:18:00
Sanae Takaichi, Minister of State for Economic Security (63), held a press conference and announced that she will run in the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. This will be her second time running in the presidential election. We will be live streaming the press conference.
2024-09-09 13:50:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in just three days. On the 9th, lawmakers planning to run for the presidency continued their efforts to expand support, including by visiting places and exchanging opinions.
2024-09-09 13:02:00
Sanae Takaichi, Minister of State for Economic Security, will hold a press conference at around 2:00 pm to announce her candidacy for the LDP presidential election. We will be streaming the press conference live.
2024-09-09 13:01:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in just three days. On the 9th, lawmakers planning to run for the presidency continued their efforts to expand support, including by visiting places and exchanging opinions.
2024-09-09 11:57:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has decided to make a proposal on the 9th to demand Governor Saito's resignation, stating that the prefectural administration is beginning to be hindered, and to ask the public for a so-called "re-election" to determine public opinion. Governor Saito stated that he would "take this seriously and reflect on what needs to be reflected on," but indicated that he would not accept the demand for his resignation.
2024-09-09 10:52:00
(Kishida's Activities, September 8, 2024) Spent the whole day at the official residence (Kishida's Activities, September 7, 2024) 09:39 Meeting with Japanese and Korean students at Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea (until 10:02) 10:52 Departed Seoul Air Base on the outskirts of Seoul on a government plane 12:37 After a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, arrived at Haneda Airport on a government plane with his wife Yuko 12:56 Departed from the airport 13:16 Arrived at the official residence (Kishida's Activities, September 6, 2024) 09:24 Departed the official residence on foot 09:25 Arrived at the official residence 09:39 Met with Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahito Moriyama and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takeshi Saito (until 09:56) 10:22 Cabinet meeting (until 10:33) 10:37 Nuclear-related Cabinet Ministerial Meeting (until 10:54) 11:05 Press interviews (until 11:07) 11:08 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office 11:25 Arrival at Haneda Airport 11:45 Departure for Seoul with his wife, Hiroko, on a government plane for a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryul 13:31 Arrival at Seoul Air Base on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea 16:23 Summit meeting with President Yoon at the Presidential Palace in Seoul (until 17:15) 17:42 Press interviews at Lotte Hotel (until 17:54) 19:03 Dinner with President Yoon and his wife, Hiroko, at the Blue House in Seoul (until 22:21), overnight stay at Lotte Hotel
2024-09-09 07:45:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has demanded that Governor Saito resign, claiming that the allegations are beginning to cause problems in the administration of the prefecture, and has decided to make a proposal on the 9th that the governor should re-elect the governor and so ask the public for a second election.
2024-09-09 07:16:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, the Japan Restoration Party has demanded that Governor Saito resign, claiming that the allegations are beginning to cause problems in the administration of the prefecture, and has decided to make a proposal on the 9th that the governor should re-elect the governor and so ask the public for a second election.
2024-09-09 04:33:00
The second policy debate for the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election was held in Fukuoka City on the 8th, with the four candidates debating foreign and security policies.
2024-09-09 04:31:00
Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi will announce her candidacy for the LDP presidential election on the 9th. With the election announcement due to be made in three days, it is expected that the politicians planning to run will become even more active in communicating their policies and expanding their support.
