2024-12-15 20:16:00
Regarding the abolition of policy activity expenses, Komeito Secretary-General Nishida revealed that he is urging the LDP to make revisions that are agreeable to the opposition parties, as the "disclosure method devising expenditures" that the LDP is considering has not gained the understanding of the public.
2024-12-15 19:22:00
Defense Minister Nakatani met with Governor Tamaki at the Okinawa Prefectural Government Office and informed him that the relocation of the US Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa to Guam has begun. Governor Tamaki responded by presenting a detailed plan for the completion of the relocation and requested that the US side work to relocate the Marine Corps training being conducted within the prefecture as well.
2024-12-15 17:17:00
A meeting of health ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea was held in Japan and they adopted a joint statement that includes expanding cooperation between their respective specialized agencies in preparation for emergencies such as new infectious diseases.
2024-12-15 17:16:00
Regarding the abolition of policy activity expenses, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda reiterated his view that the LDP should abandon the plan, saying that he "cannot understand the very idea" of removing from a bill it had previously submitted the "disclosure method devised expenditures," which would have allowed the LDP to keep some expenditures confidential, but still considers it a matter for consideration.
2024-12-15 15:36:00
The central labor union organization, Rengo, has compiled a draft of a basic policy for next summer's House of Councillors election, and will request that the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People make adjustments, such as unifying their candidates, in order to force the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party to fall short of a majority in the seats up for re-election.
2024-12-15 15:31:00
LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera emphasized that the party intends to implement policies while obtaining cooperation from the opposition parties in running a minority government.
2024-12-15 13:26:00
A meeting of sports ministers from Japan, China and South Korea was held in Tokyo and confirmed that they will promote cooperation to prevent slander against athletes online and elsewhere.
2024-12-15 06:27:00
The U.S. Marine Corps has announced that approximately 100 personnel have begun relocating to Guam as part of a plan to relocate troops stationed in Okinawa to Guam and other locations.
