Political News(2024/10/18)
Regional differences in support for people with disabilities in voting: petition calling for improvements to voting environment
2024-10-18 18:25:00
An NPO made up of organizations representing people with disabilities has submitted a request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, citing regional disparities in the support provided to people with disabilities when it comes to voting in elections, calling for the elimination of such disparities in the upcoming House of Representatives election and the creation of an environment that makes it easier for people with disabilities to vote.
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Debate over the House of Representatives elections in full swing, party leaders give speeches across the country, calling for support
2024-10-18 17:59:00
The House of Representatives election was announced on the 15th, and debate is now in full swing. On the 18th, leaders of each party made speeches in various places, calling for support for their party.
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[Learn more about the House of Representatives election] How proportional representation seats are decided
2024-10-18 17:01:00
This is the latest in our series on the House of Representatives Election: "How proportional representation seats are decided."
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[Learn more about the House of Representatives election] Voting support initiatives
2024-10-18 15:02:00
This is the first in a series of articles titled "Short Notes on the House of Representatives Election." This time, we will talk about "Efforts to Support Voting."
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Takao Osawa and others call for early voting in Lower House election: "Make active use of it"
2024-10-18 12:11:00
Ahead of the House of Representatives election, which will be held on the 27th of this month, actors Takao Osawa and Hikaru Takahashi have called for active use of early voting.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 17, 2024
2024-10-18 11:18:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 17, 2024) 08:22 Departure from House of Representatives accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo 08:27 Arrival at House of Councillors Annex No. 2. Dental treatment at dental clinic 08:51 Departure from same accommodation 08:52 Arrival at House of Representatives Annex No. 2 09:18 Departure from same accommodation 09:27 Arrival at Imperial Palace. Return to Japan record 09:33 Departure from Imperial Palace 09:43 Arrival at Prime Minister's Office 11:01 Met with Yokota Sakie, family member of a victim abducted by North Korea, and others. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa, in charge of the abduction issue, also in attendance (until 11:45) 12:06 Interviews with media outlets (until 12:07) 12:08 Departure from Prime Minister's Office 12:10 Arrival at House of Councillors Annex No. 2. Had a haircut at Ginza Matsunaga Hair Salon, Diet Members' Hall Branch, at 12:37; left the same location at 12:51; arrived at JR Tokyo Station at 13:04; left the same location on Asama 613 at 14:47; arrived at JR Nagano Station at 14:51; left the same location at 14:55; arrived at Nagano Station East Exit Park. Street speech at 15:31; left the same location at 16:35; arrived at Saku City Cosmo Hall in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. Attended a speech rally for an LDP House of Representatives candidate, gave a speech at 17:14; left the same location at 19:00; arrived at Kofu Station North Exit Multipurpose Plaza. Street speech at 19:40; left the same location on foot at 19:41; arrived at JR Kofu Station at 19:48; left the same location on Azusa 54. Seeed off Moriya Hiroshi, chairman of the Yamanashi Prefectural LDP Federation, at 21:14; arrived at JR Shinjuku Station at 21:19; left the same location at 21:35; arrived at LDP Diet Members' accommodation.
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[Learn more about the House of Representatives elections] How can I find out what the candidates are saying?
2024-10-18 11:03:00
This is the latest in our series on the House of Representatives Election, and the question is "How can you find out what the candidates are saying?"
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House of Representatives Election Candidate Survey [Is constitutional reform necessary?]
2024-10-18 07:24:00
In an NHK survey of candidates for the House of Representatives election, when asked about the necessity of constitutional reform, 56% answered "it is necessary" and 36% answered "it is not necessary," revealing clear differences in thinking between political parties.
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Defense Minister Nakatani attends NATO Defense Ministers' Meeting, first as Japanese defense minister
2024-10-18 06:15:00
Defense Minister Nakatani attended the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Defense Ministers' Meeting held in Belgium as the first Japanese defense minister. He confirmed that Japan will cooperate with each country, stating that the security of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is inseparable, as China and North Korea strengthen their cooperation with Russia.
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House of Representatives Election: What are the party leaders doing in the first half of the election campaign?
2024-10-18 05:12:00
In the first half of the election campaign, party leaders are visiting constituencies where close races are expected and key constituencies to support their candidates. Going forward, they plan to expand their support by aiming to increase their votes in the proportional representation system.
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