Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities February 13, 2025
2025-02-14 23:17:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities February 13, 2025)
Political News(2025/02/14)
Prime Minister Ishiba instructs Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Nakano to raise wages by 6% at construction sites
2025-02-14 22:08:00
In order to raise wages across a wide range of industries, Prime Minister Ishiba announced that the "labor unit price," which is the standard for wages in public works, will be raised by 6% on average nationwide. He then instructed his cabinet to proceed with efforts such as price transfer with the goal of raising wages by roughly 6% for construction workers.
Prime Minister Ishiba to begin deliberations on tax-related bills: "Opinions from the opposition parties will also be heard and discussions will take place"
2025-02-14 21:21:00
The Diet has begun deliberations on a tax-related bill that includes a revision of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" and an increase in the income tax deduction to 1.23 million yen. In response to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's request to amend the bill in light of rising prices, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated his intention to continue discussions while listening to the opinions of the opposition parties in order to reach a broad consensus.
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare announces that burden on long-term care recipients under high-cost medical care system will remain unchanged
2025-02-14 21:00:00
Regarding the plan to raise the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care System," which reduces the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka met with representatives of cancer patient groups and other organizations that are opposed to the plan and informed them that the initial policy would be revised to keep the burden on patients who will continue treatment for the long term unchanged.
New fiscal year budget proposal: 3.8 trillion yen revision to the plan put forward by the CDP
2025-02-14 20:38:00
Regarding the new fiscal year's budget proposal, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has put together a revised bill worth 3.8 trillion yen, which would free up funds from reserves and funds and redirect them to the party's goals of making school lunches free and lowering gasoline prices.
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare announces that burden on long-term care recipients under high-cost medical care system will remain unchanged
2025-02-14 20:13:00
Regarding the plan to raise the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care System," which reduces the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka met with representatives of cancer patient groups and other organizations that are opposed to the plan and informed them that the initial policy would be revised to keep the burden on patients who will continue treatment for the long term unchanged.
Upper House Ethics Committee to decide on review of two people who did not report income and expenditures to 19th next week
2025-02-14 20:01:00
The House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee held a rotating executive committee meeting and decided to hold an investigation on the 19th of next week into two Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers whose income and expenditure reports had not been included.
New fiscal year budget proposal: CDP explains revised plan to ruling party, to hold further discussions next week
2025-02-14 19:58:00
The Policy Research Council chairmen of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan met to discuss the new fiscal year budget proposal, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan explained the contents of the revised budget of 3.8 trillion yen announced on the 14th and requested that it be reflected in the budget proposal. The ruling party indicated that they would take the proposal back and consider it, and decided to hold another meeting next week.
Guidelines for reading registered names: Diversification of "kirakira names" and other names
2025-02-14 19:37:00
As the implementation of adding readings to names on family registers begins in May this year, the Ministry of Justice has compiled guidelines to determine whether readings will be accepted when filing birth notifications, etc. Readings that have no relevance at all, such as "Taro" being changed to "Michael" or "Ken" being changed to "Kensama," will not be accepted due to concerns that they may cause confusion in society.
Minister of Disaster Management Sakai to "strengthen measures to deal with aging infrastructure" following sinkhole accidents
2025-02-14 19:37:00
In response to incidents such as the road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, the government has drawn up guidelines for formulating a new plan to strengthen the nation's infrastructure, which includes promoting intensive repairs and replacement of water supply and sewerage pipes, and Minister of Disaster Management Sakai emphasized his intention to strengthen measures to address the deterioration of infrastructure.
Prime Minister Ishiba met with top adviser Aso, did he convey the contents of the Japan-US summit?
2025-02-14 18:47:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, Prime Minister Ishiba met with LDP Chief Advisor Aso at the Diet and is believed to have conveyed the contents of the recent Japan-U.S. summit meeting.
[Video] Thinking about "youth outflow" from a young person's perspective
2025-02-14 18:43:00
There is a serious "young person outflow" in rural areas. "Depopulation" will be an important issue in the Akita Prefectural gubernatorial election, which will be held on April 6th.
"Two-horsepower" provision added to amendment to Public Offices Election Law, mostly approved by ruling and opposition parties
2025-02-14 18:33:00
Practitioners from both ruling and opposition parties held discussions regarding amendments to the Public Offices Election Act and largely agreed to include in the appendix to the proposed amendments a provision that takes necessary measures to ensure fairness, taking into account the so-called "two-horsepower" situation in which a candidate with no intention of winning supports another candidate.
Prime Minister Ishiba to begin deliberations on tax-related bills: "Opinions from the opposition parties will also be heard and discussions will take place"
2025-02-14 18:31:00
The Diet has begun deliberations on a tax-related bill that includes a revision of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" and an increase in the income tax deduction to 1.23 million yen. In response to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's request to amend the bill in light of rising prices, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated his intention to continue discussions while listening to the opinions of the opposition parties in order to reach a broad consensus.
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare announces that burden on long-term care recipients under high-cost medical care system will remain unchanged
2025-02-14 18:29:00
Regarding the plan to raise the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care System," which aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka met with cancer patient groups that are opposed to the plan and conveyed that the initial policy would be revised to keep the burden on patients who will continue treatment for the long term unchanged.
Former LDP member of the House of Representatives Takatori sues Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda over election speech
2025-02-14 18:26:00
Shuichi Takatori, a former member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, has revealed that he has filed a complaint with the police, alleging that Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda's comments in a speech during last year's election, in which he described him as "the person who created slush funds," constituted a violation of the Public Offices Election Act, and that the complaint has been accepted.
NHK submits new fiscal year budget and business plan to Diet
2025-02-14 18:12:00
NHK's new fiscal year budget and business plan were submitted to the Diet on the 14th, along with the opinion of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami.
Ruling party to renegotiate plan to abolish income restrictions for private schools, toward free high school tuition
2025-02-14 16:32:00
Policy directors from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party met to discuss making high school tuition free, with the ruling party conveying its intention to lift income restrictions on financial support for private high schools from April next year and to raise the upper limit of the grant amount. The two parties agreed to hold further discussions early next week.
Cabinet decides on guidelines for temporary acquisition of factories, etc. by government to ensure stable supply of specified important materials
2025-02-14 15:52:00
On the 14th, the government decided at a cabinet meeting to change guidelines that will allow the state to temporarily acquire companies' factories and equipment in the event of an emergency, in order to ensure a stable supply of certain important materials such as semiconductors that are essential to people's lives.
Komeito and Kominami secretaries meet to confirm policy regarding review of 1.03 million yen annual income barrier
2025-02-14 15:49:00
Regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," the secretaries-general of the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People met and confirmed their intention to resume tax discussions between the three parties, including the LDP, as soon as possible and aim for an agreement.
Guidelines for reading registered names: Diversification of "kirakira names" and other names
2025-02-14 15:43:00
As the implementation of adding readings to names on family registers begins in May this year, the Ministry of Justice has compiled guidelines to determine whether readings will be accepted when filing birth notifications, etc. Readings that have no relevance at all, such as "Taro" being changed to "Michael" or "Ken" being changed to "Kensama," will not be accepted due to concerns that they may cause confusion in society.
Ruling party to renegotiate plan to abolish income restrictions for private schools, toward free high school tuition
2025-02-14 15:34:00
Policy directors from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party met to discuss making high school tuition free, with the ruling party conveying its intention to lift income restrictions on financial support for private high schools from April next year and to raise the upper limit of the grant amount. The two parties agreed to hold further discussions early next week.
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami: "Depopulation and the 'no need for prefectural offices' are long-term issues"
2025-02-14 14:46:00
Regarding the future of the nation and local areas in the event of a declining population, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami remarked on the 13th that "to put it in extreme terms, we won't even need prefectural offices," in response to which he said at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, "This is a long-term issue, and if we don't start thinking about it now in order to ensure the survival of the next generation, it will be too late."
LDP to include provisions with "two horsepower" in mind in supplementary provisions of proposed amendment to Public Offices Election Act
2025-02-14 14:16:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has agreed to include in an appendix to the proposed amendments to the Public Offices Election Act, which it will soon submit, a provision stating that necessary measures will be taken in consideration of the so-called "two-horsepower" situation, in which a candidate who has no intention of winning supports another candidate.
Ruling party to renegotiate plan to abolish income restrictions for private schools, toward free high school tuition
2025-02-14 13:31:00
Policy directors from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party met to discuss free high school tuition, with the ruling party conveying its intention to lift income restrictions on financial support for private high schools from April next year. They also agreed to hold further discussions early next week on the issue, including how to handle the upper limit of the financial support.
Foreign Minister: Considering the death of a Japanese woman in Hungary, thoughts on strengthening protection of Japanese nationals
2025-02-14 13:30:00
Regarding the case in which a Japanese woman died in Hungary and her ex-husband was arrested on suspicion of murder, Foreign Minister Iwaki stated that the response of the local embassy, which received the woman's consultation about domestic violence, was appropriate, while also expressing his intention to strengthen efforts to protect Japanese people living overseas.
LDP approves bill to provide national guidance on AI-related rights and interests violations
2025-02-14 13:20:00
Amid concerns about risks surrounding generative AI, such as the spread of false information, a bill was approved at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party that would provide for the government to investigate and provide guidance to businesses in the event that AI technology infringes on the rights and interests of citizens.
Free high school tuition: LDP, Komeito to adjust private school subsidy hike in talks with Nippon Ishin
2025-02-14 13:04:00
In policy discussions with the Japan Restoration Party over the new fiscal year budget, the LDP and Komeito are moving forward with adjustments to lift the income limit on subsidies for private high schools and raise the upper limit from April next year, in order to make high school tuition free. The LDP and Komeito hope to reach an agreement with the Japan Restoration Party within the next week, and policy chiefs are scheduled to hold another meeting on the 14th.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers leaving long-term treatment costs unchanged under high-cost medical care system
2025-02-14 12:47:00
In response to calls from cancer patients for a review of the plan to raise the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care Expenses System," which aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses, Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Fukuoka to consider the plan while also taking into consideration the wishes of patients.
Cabinet decides to invite Brazilian President to Japan as a state guest
2025-02-14 12:44:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 14th, the government decided to invite Brazilian President Lula to Japan as a state guest in March. This will be the first time in six years that a foreign dignitary has been invited as a state guest.
New fiscal year budget proposal: 3.8 trillion yen revision to the plan put forward by the CDP
2025-02-14 12:14:00
Regarding the new fiscal year's budget proposal, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has put together a revised bill worth 3.8 trillion yen, which would free up funds from reserves and funds and redirect them to the party's goals of making school lunches free and lowering gasoline prices.
Government decides on amending the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act and other bills to strengthen disaster prevention measures
2025-02-14 12:10:00
The government has approved a bill to amend the Basic Act on Disaster Countermeasures and other laws in order to strengthen disaster prevention systems. The bill includes provisions requiring local governments to publicly announce the status of their stockpiles of disaster supplies and establishing a registration system for volunteer groups.
Cabinet decides to appoint Junichi Takasu as new Supreme Court judge
2025-02-14 12:05:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 14th, the government decided to appoint Junichi Takasu as the new Supreme Court judge.
The House of Representatives Budget Committee will hold intensive discussions on political funds, etc. on the 19th.
2025-02-14 11:42:00
Regarding the schedule for deliberation of the new fiscal year budget bill, the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to hold intensive discussions on topics such as political funds at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 19th of next week, inviting Prime Minister Ishiba and relevant cabinet ministers to attend.
Government decides on amending the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act and other bills to strengthen disaster prevention measures
2025-02-14 09:37:00
The government has approved a bill to amend the Basic Act on Disaster Countermeasures and other laws in order to strengthen disaster prevention systems. The bill includes provisions requiring local governments to publicly announce the status of their stockpiles of disaster supplies and establishing a registration system for volunteer groups.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers leaving long-term treatment costs unchanged under high-cost medical care system
2025-02-14 05:34:00
Regarding the plan to raise the upper limit of the "High-Cost Medical Care System," which aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for patients with high medical expenses, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering keeping the burden on patients who will continue treatment for the long term unchanged, in response to calls from cancer patients for a review.
Free high school tuition: LDP, Komeito to adjust private school subsidy hike in talks with Nippon Ishin
2025-02-14 02:46:00
In policy discussions with the Japan Restoration Party over the new fiscal year budget, the LDP and Komeito are moving forward with adjustments to lift the income limit on subsidies for private high schools and raise the upper limit from April next year, in order to make high school tuition free. The LDP and Komeito hope to reach an agreement with the Japan Restoration Party within the next week, and policy chiefs are scheduled to hold another meeting on the 14th.
