2024-11-20 21:14:00
Regarding the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, the ruling party's project team has indicated its intention to decide on the details of the route, including the locations of stations, in December.
2024-11-20 20:48:00
The first meeting of the new secretariat to coordinate between the three countries, which was agreed to be established at the recent Japan-US-ROK summit, was held in Seoul, South Korea, and the leaders agreed to further advance cooperation in the future.
2024-11-20 19:59:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People have agreed to an amendment that includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." The three parties have confirmed that they will pass this year's supplementary budget as soon as possible, which will support the economic measures.
2024-11-20 19:05:00
Regarding the former correspondence expenses and the current "research, study, and public relations accommodation expenses," the House of Representatives held the first meeting of a council comprising all political parties and confirmed that a conclusion will be reached early on regarding the scope of use, etc.
2024-11-20 19:00:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People have agreed to an amendment that includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." The three parties have confirmed that they will pass this year's supplementary budget as soon as possible, which will support the economic measures.
2024-11-20 18:15:00
The trial of Atsuhiko Kurokawa, leader of the political group Tsubasa no To, and others accused of disrupting the opposing camp's election campaign by using loud loudspeakers during a House of Representatives by-election has begun at the Tokyo District Court. Kurokawa and his associates have pleaded not guilty, saying their actions were "highly politically significant and lawful."
2024-11-20 18:00:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People have agreed to an amendment that includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." The three parties have confirmed that they will pass this year's supplementary budget as soon as possible, which will support the economic measures.
2024-11-20 16:57:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People have agreed to an amendment that includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." The three parties have confirmed that they will pass this year's supplementary budget as soon as possible, which will support the economic measures.
2024-11-20 16:24:00
A trial has begun at the Tokyo District Court for the political group Tsubasa no To leader Kurokawa Atsuhiko, who is accused of disrupting other camps' election campaigns by using loud megaphones during a by-election for the Tokyo 15th district of the House of Representatives held in April this year. Kurokawa has pleaded not guilty, stating that "this was a lawful act that was extremely politically significant."
2024-11-20 16:10:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 15:17:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, who began his second term on the 19th, gave a speech to each party in the prefectural assembly on the 20th, reiterating his intention to work with the assembly to advance prefectural administration.
2024-11-20 15:13:00
A trial has begun at the Tokyo District Court for the political group Tsubasa no To leader Kurokawa Atsuhiko, who is accused of disrupting other camps' election campaigns by using loud megaphones during a by-election for the Tokyo 15th district of the House of Representatives held in April this year. Kurokawa has pleaded not guilty, stating that "this was a lawful act that was extremely politically significant."
2024-11-20 14:23:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 14:11:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 14:03:00
Regarding the Chinese explanation for the recent violation of Japanese airspace by a military aircraft, which was due to air currents and that "there was no intention to 'invade,'" Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi noted that China has said it will try to prevent a recurrence and stated his intention to keep a close eye on future actions.
2024-11-20 13:06:00
Regarding slander and libel on social media, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito stated, "The spread of incorrect information during a disaster is a problem," and indicated his intention to consider enacting a bylaw to deter such behavior.
2024-11-20 12:43:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 12:13:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 11:13:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People has broadly approved the revised bill proposed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, which includes a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response to this, the three parties are expected to hold a meeting of their policy chiefs on the 20th to reach an agreement on economic measures.
2024-11-20 11:01:00
During his visit to Brazil, Prime Minister Ishiba met separately with President Lula, who served as chair of the G20 summit, and the two leaders agreed that Japan would work to strengthen ties with Mercosur, a South American customs union that includes Brazil and other countries, in order to expand trade and investment.
2024-11-20 10:30:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities November 19, 2024) (All times below are in Japan time) 01:12 Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau at the Rio de Janeiro Museum of Contemporary Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (until 01:36) 03:28 First session of the G20 summit, working lunch ends. Photograph taken (until 03:42) 03:55 Meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer (until 04:15) 04:19 Second session. Overnight stay at Rio Othon Palace hotel 21:45 Meeting with Japanese people and Japanese residents at the same hotel (until 22:07) 23:39 Summit with British Prime Minister Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Meloni at the same museum regarding the joint development of the next generation fighter jets (until 23:55)
2024-11-20 08:04:00
While visiting Brazil, Prime Minister Ishiba held a three-way summit with the United Kingdom and Italy, and the leaders agreed to continue working together toward completing the joint development of the next-generation fighter jets, stating that the joint development will serve as the foundation for broad-ranging cooperation that will continue for decades to come.
2024-11-20 07:55:00
After attending the APEC summit and the G20 summit, Prime Minister Ishiba held a press conference in Brazil after completing his scheduled visit. Regarding relations with China, based on his meeting with President Xi Jinping, he emphasized his intention to promote communication and mutual visits, including between leaders, while reducing issues and concerns and increasing areas of cooperation.
2024-11-20 07:35:00
The government plans to require companies with annual emissions of 100,000 tons or more to participate in the "emissions trading" system, which allows companies to buy and sell carbon dioxide emission allowances, scheduled to be fully implemented from fiscal 2027. Around 300 to 400 companies in fields such as electricity, steel, and chemicals are expected to be subject to the system.
2024-11-20 06:52:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have presented a revised bill that includes provisions that would lead to a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" that the Democratic Party for the People is calling for. The Democratic Party for the People plans to discuss the revised bill within the party on the 20th and decide whether to accept it.
2024-11-20 06:49:00
After attending the APEC summit and the G20 summit, Prime Minister Ishiba held a press conference in Brazil after completing his scheduled visit. Regarding relations with China, based on his meeting with President Xi Jinping, he emphasized his intention to promote communication and mutual visits, including between leaders, while reducing issues and concerns and increasing areas of cooperation.
2024-11-20 06:31:00
In order to achieve regional revitalization, the government plans to launch a new expert council next week, with members including representatives from the business and labor sectors, as well as town mayors in their 30s and young business leaders. Based on the discussions at the council, the government plans to compile a basic outline of the plan by the end of the year.
2024-11-20 06:14:00
The G20 summit, held in Brazil in South America, concluded on the 19th. With the inauguration of US President-elect Trump, who places importance on bilateral negotiations, Brazil, the chair of the meeting, focused on sending out a common message to all countries as the G20, a symbol of multilateralism, with poverty and climate change measures as its main themes.
