2024-09-30 19:26:00
The Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election following the resignation of Governor Saito will be announced on October 31st, with voting scheduled for November 17th.
2024-09-30 19:03:00
Regarding the extraordinary Diet session to be convened on October 1, the Liberal Democratic Party has conveyed to the CDP its intention to extend the session to nine days, until the 9th. The CDP claims that this is unacceptable, citing the need for sufficient deliberation, and it is expected that the extraordinary Diet session will be marked by intensifying confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties from the very start.
2024-09-30 18:50:00
At a press conference, LDP President Shintaro Ishiba announced his intention to hold the House of Representatives election on October 27th.
2024-09-30 18:08:00
Following the settlement of the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law, the government has signed an agreement with the plaintiffs to resolve the issue comprehensively. The agreement includes provisions such as setting up a consultation service to ensure that compensation for victims is steadily paid, issuing apologies in public advertisements, and taking other measures to restore their reputations.
2024-09-30 18:00:00
Speaking at a general meeting of the Communist Party's Central Committee, Chairman Tamura pointed out that "our base is being damaged by the Constitutional Democratic Party" in cooperation with other opposition parties in the next House of Representatives election, and announced his party's intention to field the maximum number of candidates in single-seat constituencies.
2024-09-30 17:17:00
Regarding the extraordinary Diet session to be convened on October 1, the Liberal Democratic Party has conveyed to the CDP its intention to extend the session to nine days, until the 9th. The CDP claims that this is unacceptable, citing the need for sufficient deliberation, and it is expected that the extraordinary Diet session will be marked by intensifying confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties from the very start.
2024-09-30 17:15:00
At a press conference, LDP President Shintaro Ishiba announced his intention to hold the House of Representatives election on October 27th.
2024-09-30 17:14:00
On the 1st, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emanuel paid a courtesy visit to outgoing Prime Minister Kishida and presented him with a uniform of Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani and others, and told him, "I would like to commend him for his contributions to the development of Japan-U.S. relations."
2024-09-30 17:00:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, LDP President Ishiba inaugurated the party's new executive committee, officially appointing former Prime Minister Suga as vice president, General Affairs Chairman Moriyama as secretary-general, Finance Minister Suzuki as General Affairs Chairman, former Defense Minister Onodera as chairman of the Policy Research Council, and former Environment Minister Koizumi as chairman of the Election Strategy Committee.
2024-09-30 16:58:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced an accounting officer charged with failing to report 675 million yen in income from a political fundraising party held by the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party in a political fundraising report to three years in prison, suspended for five years, saying that the crime "disregards the purpose of the law, which is to ensure openness and fairness in political activities."
2024-09-30 16:48:00
Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda announced the members of the "next cabinet" and indicated his intention to speed up the preparation of the party's manifesto pledges for the House of Representatives election.
2024-09-30 15:57:00
At a press conference, LDP President Shintaro Ishiba announced his intention to hold the House of Representatives election on the 27th of next month.
2024-09-30 15:48:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced an accounting officer charged with failing to report 675 million yen in income from a political fundraising party held by the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party in a political fundraising report to three years in prison, suspended for five years, saying that the crime "disregards the purpose of the law, which is to ensure openness and fairness in political activities."
2024-09-30 15:11:00
The Tokyo District Court has sentenced an accounting officer to three years in prison, suspended for five years, for failing to report 675 million yen in income from a political fundraising party run by the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction in a political funding report.
2024-09-30 15:05:00
Regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives and a general election, LDP President Ishiba has announced his intention to hold one after being elected Prime Minister by the Diet on the 1st, with the election announcement to be made on October 15th and the voting to be held on the 27th.
2024-09-30 14:56:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, LDP President Ishiba inaugurated the party's new executive committee, officially appointing former Prime Minister Suga as vice president, General Affairs Chairman Moriyama as secretary-general, Finance Minister Suzuki as General Affairs Chairman, former Defense Minister Onodera as chairman of the Policy Research Council, and former Environment Minister Koizumi as chairman of the Election Strategy Committee.
2024-09-30 14:28:00
Regarding the extraordinary Diet session to be convened on October 1, the Liberal Democratic Party has conveyed to the CDP its intention to extend the session to nine days, until the 9th. The CDP claims that this is unacceptable, citing the need for sufficient deliberation, and it is expected that the extraordinary Diet session will be marked by intensifying confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties from the very start.
2024-09-30 13:22:00
The Hyogo Prefecture gubernatorial election following the resignation of Governor Saito will be announced on October 31st, with voting scheduled for November 17th.
2024-09-30 12:10:00
Ahead of the convening of the extraordinary Diet session on October 1, the opposition parties' Diet Affairs Committee chairmen met and agreed to call on the government and ruling parties to hold thorough deliberations in the budget committees of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, stating that it is necessary to clarify the new administration's policies prior to the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
2024-09-30 12:04:00
The new LDP president, Ishiba, is scheduled to appoint the party's executive officers on the afternoon of the 30th, and will formally decide on the appointment of former Prime Minister Kan as vice president, General Affairs Chairman Moriyama as secretary-general, and former Environment Minister Koizumi as election strategy committee chairman. The lineup of cabinet members has also been finalized, and the Ishiba Cabinet will be inaugurated following the Prime Minister's nomination election at the extraordinary Diet session to be convened tomorrow.
2024-09-30 11:08:00
Regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives and a general election, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda said, "The Ishiba administration's thinking should be made clear to the public in the Budget Committee and their trust should be put to the test."
2024-09-30 09:20:00
Prime Minister Kishida's Activities September 27-29
2024-09-30 08:25:00
On the 30th, the LDP will decide on new executive personnel, including appointing General Affairs Chairman Moriyama as Secretary-General. Meanwhile, the new LDP President Ishiba, who will become the next Prime Minister, is making final adjustments based on the schedule of dissolving the House of Representatives on the 9th, announcing the election on the 15th, and counting the votes on the 27th, after debate at the extraordinary Diet session to be convened on October 1st.
2024-09-30 06:38:00
The new president of the Liberal Democratic Party, Ishiba, has set wage increases that exceed inflation and a complete escape from deflation as his top priorities. While the business community has high hopes for his economic policies, he will also need the understanding of companies and other parties to realize them.
2024-09-30 05:12:00
On the 30th, the LDP will decide on new executive personnel, including appointing General Affairs Chairman Moriyama as Secretary-General. Meanwhile, the new LDP President Ishiba, who will become the next Prime Minister, is making final adjustments based on the schedule of dissolving the House of Representatives on the 9th, announcing the election on the 15th, and counting the votes on the 27th, after debate at the extraordinary Diet session to be convened on October 1st.
