2024-10-05 19:42:00
Hiroshige Seko, a former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry who left the Liberal Democratic Party over an issue involving a faction's political fundraising party, has announced his intention to run as an independent in Wakayama 2nd district in the next House of Representatives election.
2024-10-05 18:43:00
On the 5th, the leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan visited the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the earthquake and heavy rains. Leaders of other opposition parties were making street speeches in preparation for the House of Representatives election, and made a series of remarks that looked toward dissolution and a general election.
2024-10-05 18:25:00
Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Ito visited Okinawa Prefecture for the first time since taking office and met with Governor Tamaki. After the meeting, he told reporters that Okinawa promotion measures will be important in promoting the use of the former U.S. military base sites, and expressed his intention to proceed in consultation with local people.
2024-10-05 17:52:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture for the first time since taking office to inspect the damage caused by the earthquake and heavy rains, and expressed his intention to designate the damage caused by the heavy rains as a "severe disaster." He also stated his intention to speed up preparations for the establishment of a "Disaster Prevention Agency."
2024-10-05 07:30:00
On the 5th, Prime Minister Ishiba will visit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the earthquake and heavy rains, for the first time since taking office. He will reiterate his intention to make every effort to restore and rebuild the affected areas, and also intends to use the visit to consider strengthening disaster prevention measures, such as establishing a "Disaster Prevention Agency."
2024-10-05 07:19:00
In the run-up to the House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party is considering whether to officially endorse lawmakers who were not included in the income and expenditure report due to issues surrounding politics and money. The party's executive branch plans to make a decision after assessing whether there are applications for official endorsement from local organizations and the situation in each electoral district.
2024-10-05 06:04:00
In the run-up to the House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party is considering whether to officially endorse lawmakers who were not included in the income and expenditure report due to issues surrounding politics and money. The party's executive branch plans to make a decision after assessing whether there are applications for official endorsement from local organizations and the situation in each electoral district.
