2025-02-10 19:56:00
Details of the summit meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have been revealed. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, Prime Minister Ishiba explained that US Steel would continue to exist as an American company, retaining its management and workers, to which President Trump responded positively.
2025-02-10 19:34:00
Regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Mr. Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People expressed the view that if tax negotiations with the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito are resumed in the future, there is a possibility that discussions will move forward toward raising deduction amounts, taking into account the amount of welfare benefits paid.
2025-02-10 19:32:00
The entire Japanese government has been making careful preparations for this Japan-US summit. Interviews with people involved have revealed what went on behind the scenes. The Japanese side had initially not planned to bring up Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel as an agenda item, but after discussions, it was decided that Prime Minister Ishiba would explain to President Trump that "it's not just an acquisition, it's an investment."
2025-02-10 19:30:00
These are the approval ratings for each party in February.
2025-02-10 19:27:00
Regarding the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, Minister of Justice Suzuki has asked the Legislative Council to consider amending the law to revise the application criteria. Discussions will be held on how to clarify cases of dangerous driving, such as drunk driving and high speed driving, including setting numerical standards.
2025-02-10 19:15:00
Details of the summit meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have been revealed. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, Prime Minister Ishiba explained that US Steel would continue to exist as an American company, retaining its management and workers, to which President Trump responded positively.
2025-02-10 19:09:00
Regarding the reduction of social insurance premium burdens, policy chiefs from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party met and decided to continue discussions among the three parties, stating that careful consideration is required as this is an issue that has a major impact on people's lives.
2025-02-10 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Ishiba Cabinet was 44%, up five points from the January survey, while those who "do not support" it was down five points to 35%.
2025-02-10 18:45:00
A civic group has filed a complaint against Shinji Ishimaru, a candidate in last year's Tokyo gubernatorial election, with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, alleging that the campaign team of Ishimaru, who spent over 970,000 yen on a company that live-streamed rallies during the election period, may have engaged in bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act.
2025-02-10 18:14:00
On the 10th, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee held the first meeting of the council it set up to compile a report on the issue of Hyogo Governor Saito being accused of power harassment. Opinions differ among the assembly's factions on whether the governor's words and actions should be recognized as power harassment, so the committee plans to hold several more discussions and compile a report.
2025-02-10 17:49:00
Details of the summit meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have been revealed. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, Prime Minister Ishiba explained that US Steel would continue to exist as an American company, retaining its management and workers, to which President Trump responded positively.
2025-02-10 17:14:00
Prime Minister Ishiba presented President Trump with a helmet ornament and other items to coincide with the Japan-U.S. summit meeting, expressing his hopes for the healthy growth of President Trump's grandson.
2025-02-10 16:58:00
Regarding the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, Minister of Justice Suzuki has asked the Legislative Council to consider amending the law to revise the application criteria. Discussions will be held on how to clarify cases of dangerous driving, such as drunk driving and high speed driving, including setting numerical standards.
2025-02-10 16:22:00
Details of the summit meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba and US President Donald Trump have been revealed. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, Prime Minister Ishiba explained that US Steel would continue to exist as an American company, retaining its management and workers, to which President Trump responded positively.
2025-02-10 16:18:00
Regarding the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, Minister of Justice Suzuki has asked the Legislative Council to consider amending the law to revise the application criteria. Discussions will be held on how to clarify cases of dangerous driving, such as drunk driving and high speed driving, including setting numerical standards.
2025-02-10 14:43:00
In response to Prime Minister Ishiba's expression of his desire to increase investment in the United States to 1 trillion dollars during his summit meeting with U.S. President Trump, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi emphasized Japan's intention to promote cooperation in areas such as AI and semiconductors, as well as to work to promote investment in the country.
2025-02-10 14:06:00
Prime Minister Ishiba presented President Trump with a helmet ornament and other items to coincide with the Japan-U.S. summit meeting, expressing his hopes for the healthy growth of President Trump's grandson.
2025-02-10 13:15:00
Prime Minister Ishiba presented President Trump with a helmet ornament and other items to coincide with the Japan-U.S. summit meeting. The gift was meant to express his hopes for the healthy growth of President Trump's grandson.
2025-02-10 11:47:00
Following the joint statement from the Japan-U.S. summit that included a call for the early holding of a foreign and defense ministerial meeting, known as the "2+2," Defense Minister Nakatani told reporters that he would like to proceed with preparations and then discuss security issues and cooperation.
2025-02-10 11:06:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities, February 9, 2025) 08:29 Departs from the official residence 08:33 Arrives at NHK Chiyoda Broadcasting Hall in Kioicho, Tokyo 09:00 Appears on a news program (until 09:25) 09:45 Departs from the same residence 09:52 Arrives at the House of Representatives members' accommodation in Akasaka, Tokyo 10:17 Departs from the same accommodation 10:19 Arrives at the official residence 11:01 Interview with the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (until 11:21) 14:28 Meets with LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera Itsunori (until 15:32) 16:02 Interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun (until 16:30) 17:01 Departs from the official residence 17:02 Arrives at the House of Representatives Second Members' Building 17:14 Departs from the same residence 17:35 Arrives at Nippon Television in Higashi-Shinbashi, Tokyo 18:00 Appears on a news program (until 18:34) 19:01 Departs from the same residence 19:13 Arrives at the official residence (Prime Minister Ishiba's activities, February 8, 2025) (all times below are Japan time) 01:54 Summit meeting with President Trump at the White House in Washington, USA (until 02:27) 02:29 Working lunch (until 03:44) 04:20 Joint press conference (until 04:57) 05:26 Offers flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in the suburbs of Washington (until 05:47) 06:08 Pays a courtesy call from U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent at the Blair House, the presidential guesthouse (until 06:28) 07:41 Departs Andrews Air Force Base in the suburbs of Washington on a government plane 21:35 Arrives at Haneda Airport on a government plane 21:45 Departs Haneda Airport 22:09 Arrives at the official residence (Prime Minister Ishiba's activities, February 7, 2025) (all times below are Japan time) 07:18 Arrives at Andrews Air Force Base in the suburbs of Washington, USA on a government plane Overnight stay at Blair House, the presidential guesthouse
2025-02-10 05:45:00
As deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill continue, the ruling coalition will continue policy discussions with the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party for the People this week. Taking into account the time it will take to revise the budget bill, the ruling coalition hopes to reach an agreement by next week, and plans to continue to seek common ground.
