2024-11-17 23:56:00
The Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, saw voting take place on the 17th, with incumbent Eiichi Sato being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 23:09:00
In the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, which saw the largest number of candidates ever to be contested, seven candidates, former Governor Motohiko Saito (47) was assured of being elected for a second term.
2024-11-17 22:41:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was a contested race between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) was elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 22:14:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) has been assured of being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 22:11:00
In the Tochigi Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Tomiichi Fukuda (71) was elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 20:30:00
During his visit to Australia, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting between the defense ministers of Japan, the United States and Australia, and the United States, and agreed to establish a new framework for defense cooperation.
2024-11-17 20:26:00
In the Tochigi Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Tomiichi Fukuda (71) has been assured of victory for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 20:25:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) has been assured of being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 20:00:00
In the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, which is the largest ever with seven candidates competing, former governor Motohiko Saito is showing a slight lead according to NHK exit polls.
2024-11-17 19:53:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) has been assured of being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 19:51:00
In the Tochigi Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Tomiichi Fukuda (71) has been assured of victory for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 19:01:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) has been assured of being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 19:00:00
In the Tochigi Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Tomiichi Fukuda (71) has been assured of victory for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 18:52:00
The election for the leader of the Japan Restoration Party was announced on the 17th, with four candidates running. A new leader will be selected at an extraordinary party convention to be held on December 1st.
2024-11-17 17:59:00
During his visit to Australia, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting between the defense ministers of Japan, the United States and Australia, and the United States, and agreed to establish a new framework for defense cooperation.
2024-11-17 16:15:00
During his visit to Australia, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting between the defense ministers of Japan, the United States and Australia, and the United States, and agreed to establish a new framework for defense cooperation.
2024-11-17 13:57:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with the Taiwanese representative to APEC during his visit to Peru, and expressed his intention to continue to deepen cooperation and exchanges in a wide range of fields, including disaster prevention.
2024-11-17 13:52:00
The House of Representatives will soon hold a new forum for discussions with the participation of all political parties regarding the old "correspondence expenses" and the current "research, public relations, and residence expenses." It is expected that lively discussions will take place regarding issues such as clarifying the scope of use and returning the remaining amount, with a view to amending the law.
2024-11-17 13:39:00
Regarding the review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Furukawa, chairman of the Tax Research Committee of the Democratic Party for the People, reiterated on a commercial television program that he believes the necessary financial resources should be considered by the government and ruling parties.
2024-11-17 13:35:00
The Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election following the resignation of the governor took place on the 17th, with voting beginning at 7:00 a.m.
2024-11-17 12:24:00
The election for the leader of the Japan Restoration Party was announced on the 17th, with four candidates running. A new leader will be selected at an extraordinary party convention to be held on December 1st.
2024-11-17 12:15:00
Speaking on NHK's Sunday Debate, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi indicated his intention to build relations with the incoming Trump administration by drawing on his experience during the Abe administration and by carefully assessing the lineup of cabinet members.
2024-11-17 12:13:00
As crimes caused by unlicensed part-time work become a social problem, the government is making adjustments to include in the new economic measures it will soon formulate an expansion of subsidies for housing equipment with high crime prevention features, as well as support measures for organizations that patrol crime prevention vehicles with blue rotating lights. Along with securing an investigative system, the government plans to strengthen crime prevention measures throughout society.
2024-11-17 12:12:00
During his visit to Australia, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting of the defense ministers of Japan, the United States and Australia, and expressed his desire to build a new framework for defense cooperation among the three countries that share common values.
2024-11-17 11:31:00
While visiting Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba met with South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol and shared serious concerns about North Korea's nuclear and missile development and military cooperation with Russia. The two leaders agreed to continue cooperation between Japan and South Korea, as well as between Japan, the United States and South Korea.
2024-11-17 10:19:00
While visiting Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba held a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, and the two leaders shared serious concerns about North Korea's nuclear and missile development and military cooperation with Russia. They also agreed to continue cooperation between Japan and South Korea, as well as between Japan, the United States and South Korea.
2024-11-17 10:02:00
Prime Minister Ishiba had been arranging for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Trump after his visit to South America, but the meeting was postponed after Trump conveyed his intention not to hold formal meetings with leaders of other countries before taking office.
2024-11-17 09:39:00
While visiting Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba held a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Song-ryul, and the two leaders shared serious concerns about North Korea's nuclear and missile development and military cooperation with Russia. They also agreed to continue cooperation between Japan and South Korea, as well as between Japan, the United States and South Korea.
2024-11-17 08:01:00
During the final day of discussions at the APEC summit being held in Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "a clear challenge to the international order," and expressed serious concern about the increasing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
2024-11-17 07:59:00
During his visit to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Iwao met with President Zelenskyy and the two leaders agreed that the participation of North Korean soldiers in combat is a serious cause for concern, and confirmed that they would strengthen information sharing and cooperation.
2024-11-17 07:28:00
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Song-ryul during his visit to Peru. The two leaders are believed to have confirmed that they will continue to cooperate in dealing with North Korea and will work closely together, including through "shuttle diplomacy."
2024-11-17 07:01:00
The Tochigi Prefectural Governor election and Utsunomiya City Mayor election, which are being held due to the expiration of current terms, will be held on the 17th, with voting beginning at 7:00 a.m.
2024-11-17 07:00:00
The Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election following the resignation of the governor took place on the 17th, with voting beginning at 7:00 a.m.
2024-11-17 06:49:00
While visiting Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba visited the grave of Alberto Fujimori, the first Japanese-Peruvian to serve as president, who passed away in September this year, and offered flowers and a prayer in his memory.
2024-11-17 06:03:00
While visiting Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba met with Vietnamese President Quoc and exchanged views on the situation in the South China Sea, where China is strengthening its maritime expansion, and agreed to continue working together toward peace and stability in the region.
2024-11-17 05:57:00
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Song-ryul during his visit to Peru. The two leaders are believed to have confirmed that they will continue to cooperate in dealing with North Korea and will work closely together, including through "shuttle diplomacy."
2024-11-17 05:22:00
During his visit to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Iwao met with President Zelenskyy and the two leaders agreed that the participation of North Korean soldiers in combat is a serious cause for concern, and confirmed that they would strengthen information sharing and cooperation.
2024-11-17 02:27:00
Prime Minister Ishiba had been arranging for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Trump after his visit to South America, but the meeting was postponed after Trump conveyed his intention not to hold formal meetings with leaders of other countries before taking office.
