Political News(2024/12/03)
Chinese research institute analyzes seawater samples collected near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
2024-12-03 21:15:00
Regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that a Chinese research institute is analyzing seawater samples taken around the nuclear power plant, based on an agreement between Japan and China. The focus is on whether the results will lead to a swift resumption of imports of Japanese seafood.
TOP
Hyogo Governor Saito's election income and expenditure report: Payments to PR companies partially omitted
2024-12-03 20:36:00
On the 3rd, the election campaign income and expenditure reports submitted to the election management committee by candidates in last month's Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election were made public. Governor Saito, who was re-elected, did not include some of the 710,000 yen he allegedly paid to a Hyogo Prefectural PR company in his report. However, the governor's lawyer explained that "items that are not part of the election campaign were excluded, so there is no problem."
TOP
House of Representatives Representative Question Session Day 2: Debate over issues of politics and money
2024-12-03 20:15:00
The second day of representative questioning of Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech was held in the House of Representatives. In response to the opposition parties' renewed demands for an investigation and explanation into the issue of politics and money, Prime Minister Ishiba stated that the LDP had investigated the matter as much as possible and explained the results, and reiterated his intention to work toward establishing the necessary laws to prevent a recurrence.
TOP
Prime Minister Ishiba orders accelerated consideration of "bills related to pension reform, etc." in the regular Diet session
2024-12-03 19:58:00
With a view to preparing the budget for next fiscal year (Reiwa 7), Prime Minister Ishiba reiterated his intention to address regional revitalization and disaster prevention measures, and instructed his Cabinet ministers to accelerate their consideration of bills related to addressing the "annual income barrier" and pension system reform so that they can be submitted to next year's ordinary Diet session.
TOP
LDP and CDP hold meeting as House of Councillors Diet Affairs Committee chairpersons; CDP demands openness to the Political Ethics Committee
2024-12-03 18:47:00
The LDP and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's House of Councillors Diet Affairs Committee chairmen met, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued that the Political Ethics Review Committee, which is expected to be attended by 27 LDP House of Councillors members who were not included in the income and expenditure report, should be held in public.
TOP
METI's Basic Energy Plan "Power Source Mix with Multiple Scenarios"
2024-12-03 18:02:00
As the review of the Basic Energy Plan reaches its final stage, the future power source mix, which has become a focal point, was discussed at a national council on the 3rd. During the discussion, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry presented its idea of creating a power source mix under multiple scenarios depending on the progress of technological innovation related to decarbonization.
TOP
Japan to run for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council in 2043
2024-12-03 17:16:00
Japan will run for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in the elections to be held in 2043, following the election in 2032.
TOP
LDP Political Reform Headquarters confirms outline of bill to revise Political Funds Control Law again
2024-12-03 16:47:00
A meeting of executives of the Liberal Democratic Party's Political Reform Headquarters was held in preparation for further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, and the outline of the bill was confirmed, which would abolish policy activity expenses, while having expenditures that require special consideration in terms of disclosure, such as those related to diplomatic secrets, audited by a third-party Diet agency.
TOP
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare proposes to increase pension allowances for those who continue to raise children after starting to receive pensions
2024-12-03 16:42:00
With a view to improving support for child-rearing, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has put together a proposal to increase pension supplements for people who continue raising children after starting to receive pensions.
TOP
The House of Representatives Budget Committee Directors' Meeting reached an agreement in intensive discussions on the "Basic Stance of the Ishiba Cabinet"
2024-12-03 16:04:00
A meeting of the House of Representatives Budget Committee directors was held and it was agreed to hold intensive deliberations on the 5th, with Prime Minister Ishiba and all Cabinet ministers in attendance.
TOP
LDP and Komeito to "revise the Political Funds Control Law by the end of the year" - Necessary bill to be discussed
2024-12-03 14:29:00
Regarding political reform, the secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party met and agreed to proceed with deliberations on necessary bills in parallel with deliberations on this year's supplementary budget bill, which is expected to begin next week, in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act again before the end of the year.
TOP
Representative Question in the House of Councillors: Discussion on reviewing the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier"
2024-12-03 14:18:00
In the Diet, the House of Councillors also began a representative question session on Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech. With regard to the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan called for the issue of insurance premium burdens to be addressed for those earning more than 1.3 million yen a year, while Prime Minister Ishiba explained that he would carefully advance discussions in order to create a system that would allow workers to work according to their wishes.
TOP
Government approves basic plan to promote "new view of dementia" initiative
2024-12-03 13:23:00
As the number of people with dementia increases due to the aging population, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 3rd on a basic plan to promote efforts based on a "new view of dementia" to create a society in which people can live with hope even if they have dementia.
TOP
Hyogo Governor Saito makes policy statement: "Create an organization free of harassment"
2024-12-03 13:17:00
On the 3rd, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito expressed his intentions at the first regular prefectural assembly meeting since being re-elected in the gubernatorial election, stating that he would approach running the prefecture's affairs with a humble attitude, and indicated his intention to quickly establish a whistleblower hotline and to work on creating an organization free of harassment.
TOP
Prime Minister: "Soon pass supplementary budget for recovery and reconstruction from Noto Peninsula earthquake"
2024-12-03 13:10:00
Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed his Cabinet members to work toward the early passage of this year's supplementary budget bill, which includes expenses for rebuilding lives and other aspects of life in the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and to also take into consideration measures to protect victims from the cold and ensure hygiene as winter approaches.
TOP
Representative Question in the House of Councillors: Discussion on reviewing the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier"
2024-12-03 12:10:00
In the Diet, the House of Councillors also began a representative question session on Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech. With regard to the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan called for the issue of insurance premium burdens to be addressed for those earning more than 1.3 million yen a year, while Prime Minister Ishiba explained that he would carefully advance discussions in order to create a system that would allow workers to work according to their wishes.
TOP
Prime Minister: "Soon pass supplementary budget for recovery and reconstruction from Noto Peninsula earthquake"
2024-12-03 12:08:00
Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed his Cabinet members to work toward the early passage of this year's supplementary budget bill, which includes expenses for rebuilding lives and other aspects of life in the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and to also take into consideration measures to protect victims from the cold and ensure hygiene as winter approaches.
TOP
Digital Minister Taira: "We will provide careful support to increase utilization of My Number health insurance cards"
2024-12-03 11:57:00
Regarding the "My Number Health Insurance Card," which combines a My Number card and a health insurance card, Digital Minister Taira stated that promoting its use will help prevent fraud and provide optimal medical care, and expressed his intention to increase its usage rate by providing careful support to people with concerns.
TOP
Government approves basic plan to promote "new view of dementia" initiative
2024-12-03 11:50:00
As the number of people with dementia increases due to the aging population, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 3rd on a basic plan to promote efforts based on a "new view of dementia" to create a society in which people can live with hope even if they have dementia.
TOP
Japan to run for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council in 2043
2024-12-03 11:30:00
Japan will run for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in the elections to be held in 2043, following the election in 2032.
TOP
Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities December 2, 2024
2024-12-03 08:32:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's activities, December 2, 2024) 07:48 Departed from the House of Representatives members' accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo. 07:55 Arrived at Hotel New Otani in Kioicho, Tokyo. Haircut at "Hair Salon Ohno" 08:59 Departure from the same place 09:07 Arrived at the Prime Minister's Office 09:30 Presentation from Komeito Chairman Saito Tetsuo regarding the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (until 09:46) 09:47 Met with Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa Ryomasa, Administrative Vice-Minister of the Cabinet Office Inoue Hiroyuki, Cabinet Office Counselor Hayashi Yukihiro, and Deputy Ministers for Policy Kimura Satoshi and Nomura Yutaka (until 10:25) 10:26 Met with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tachibana Keiichiro (until 10:36) 11:15 Met with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tachibana Takeo, Director-General of the National Security Secretariat Akiba Takeo, Ambassador to Sweden Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro, Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau Kitagawa Katsuro, Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Matsuo Takehiko, and Vice-Minister for Defense Nakajima Koichiro (until 11:45) 11:46 Met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretaries Sakata Wataru and Ichikawa Keiichi, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International Cooperation Bureau Ishizuki Hideo, Director-General of the Ministry of Finance's International Bureau Tsuchitani Akihiro, and Director-General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Trade Policy Bureau Arai Katsuyoshi (until 12:05) 12:57 Departs from the Prime Minister's Office 12:58 Arrives at the Diet 12:59 Enters the House of Representatives plenary session chamber 13:00 Talks with Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi (until 13:01) 13:02 House of Representatives plenary session opens 16:25 House of Representatives plenary session adjourns 16:26 Leaves the House of Representatives plenary session chamber 16:28 Enters the Minister's room in the Diet 16:33 Leaves the room. Enters the LDP President's Office 16:35 Party Executive Meeting (until 16:46) 16:47 Leaves the room 16:48 Leaves the Diet 16:50 Arrives at the Prime Minister's Office 18:02 Pays a courtesy call on participants of the "Central Appeal Action for the Return of the Northern Territories" including Mayor Ishigaki Masatoshi of Nemuro City, Hokkaido. Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Ito Yoshitaka also attends (until 18:24) 20:18 Leaves the Prime Minister's Office 20:23 Arrives at the House of Representatives accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo
TOP
Starting today, the House of Councillors will also hold a representative question session on Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech.
2024-12-03 05:42:00
Starting on the 3rd, the House of Councillors will also hold a representative question and answer session regarding Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech, and debate is expected to take place on efforts to restore trust in politics and the nature of economic policy.
TOP
