2025-03-26 23:36:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with Brazilian President Lula and the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries through measures such as mutual visits between the leaders every two years and the establishment of a new framework for dialogue between the foreign and defense authorities.
2025-03-26 23:09:00
A bipartisan group of lawmakers promoting exchanges between Japan and Taiwan held a general meeting and confirmed that they will make arrangements to hold "strategic dialogues" in person in the new fiscal year, where lawmakers from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States exchange opinions. These have previously been held online.
2025-03-26 22:26:00
On the 26th, the Himeji City Council passed a resolution recommending the resignation of a city council member, citing that his social media posts regarding the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election and other matters had undermined the public's trust in the council.
2025-03-26 22:16:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives was held to discuss the treatment of corporate and organizational donations, and the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party, which have submitted a bill to completely ban donations from companies and labor unions, called on the Democratic Party for the People to cooperate in passing the bill.
2025-03-26 20:45:00
Regarding the use of social media in elections, the Liberal Democratic Party's Election System Research Committee and others have drawn up recommendations calling on the government to request social media operators to promptly delete any defamatory or libelous information on the internet, stating that such information cannot be tolerated.
2025-03-26 20:14:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito has admitted to the power harassment that was confirmed by a third-party committee in response to the whistleblower documents and apologized to the employees. However, he reiterated his belief that the prefecture's response was appropriate in response to criticism that the prefecture's response, including its search for the whistleblower, was illegal.
2025-03-26 19:25:00
In order to realize regional revitalization, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention for the government to work together to support local governments that are proactively working to create a workplace environment that is friendly to young people and women.
2025-03-26 19:22:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives was held to discuss the treatment of corporate and organizational donations, and the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party, which have submitted a bill to completely ban donations from companies and labor unions, called on the Democratic Party for the People to cooperate in passing the bill.
2025-03-26 18:43:00
Regarding Prime Minister Ishiba's indication on the 25th of his intention to introduce strong measures to combat rising prices, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi reiterated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he was expressing his determination to tackle rising prices, but was not indicating an intention to introduce new budgetary measures.
2025-03-26 18:01:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito has admitted to the power harassment that was confirmed by a third-party committee in response to the whistleblower documents and apologized to the employees. However, he reiterated his belief that the prefecture's response was appropriate in response to criticism that the prefecture's response, including its search for the whistleblower, was illegal.
2025-03-26 17:37:00
Regarding Prime Minister Ishiba's indication on the 25th of his intention to introduce strong measures to combat rising prices, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi reiterated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he was expressing his determination to tackle rising prices, but was not indicating an intention to introduce new budgetary measures.
2025-03-26 17:24:00
Regarding the handling of corporate and organizational donations, Japan Restoration Party co-leader Maehara indicated his intention to urge the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People, which are calling for stricter regulations, to accept a complete ban on donations from companies and labor unions.
2025-03-26 16:27:00
The revised Public Offices Election Act, which aims to ban the inclusion of disrespectful content in election posters, was passed and enacted in the House of Councillors plenary session with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and other parties.
2025-03-26 15:52:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito stated at the prefectural assembly on the 26th that he would "consider creating a better working environment, including proper operation and system development of the whistleblower system," in response to the report of a third-party committee on whistleblower documents that pointed out that the prefecture's handling of the matter was illegal. Governor Saito explained his views on the report in the afternoon of the 26th.
2025-03-26 15:38:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP)'s House of Councillors Diet Affairs Committee chairpersons met to discuss the schedule for deliberation on the new fiscal year budget bill. The LDP proposed holding a vote in the Budget Committee on the 28th, but the CDP insisted that this was unacceptable, and it was decided that further discussions would take place.
2025-03-26 15:31:00
Prime Minister Ishiba spoke at a meeting of business representatives from Japan and Brazil, expressing his intention to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the field of decarbonization, including the use of biofuels.
2025-03-26 15:14:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito stated at the prefectural assembly on the 26th that he would "consider creating a better working environment, including proper operation and system development of the whistleblower system," in response to the report of a third-party committee on whistleblower documents that pointed out that the prefecture's handling of the matter was illegal. Governor Saito explained his views on the report in the afternoon of the 26th.
2025-03-26 14:18:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito stated at the prefectural assembly on the 26th that he would "consider creating a better working environment, including proper operation and system development of the whistleblower system," in response to the report of a third-party committee on whistleblower documents that pointed out that the prefecture's response was illegal. Governor Saito explained his views on the report in the afternoon of the 26th.
2025-03-26 13:04:00
Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito stated at the prefectural assembly on the 26th that he would "consider creating a better working environment, including proper operation and system development of the whistleblower system," in response to the report of a third-party committee on whistleblower documents pointing out that the prefecture's handling of the matter was illegal. Governor Saito is scheduled to explain his views on the report in the afternoon of the 26th.
2025-03-26 12:50:00
Regarding the issue of the distribution of gift certificates, Justice Minister Suzuki mentioned in a Diet response that in the past, suit tailoring vouchers may have been distributed to opposition lawmakers as well. The opposition parties called for a retraction of this response, claiming it was based on a vague recollection and was inappropriate.
2025-03-26 12:24:00
In response to the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian government has announced that it will accept two Palestinians who were injured there for treatment in Japan. One of them arrived in Japan on the 26th and has already begun treatment.
2025-03-26 12:03:00
In response to the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian government has announced that it will accept two Palestinians who were injured there for treatment in Japan. One of them arrived in Japan on the 26th and has already begun treatment.
2025-03-26 10:53:00
By the 26th, the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors had agreed on personnel plans for 39 people in nine organizations that require the consent of the Diet, including the chairman of the Fair Trade Commission, and the Diet had obtained its consent.
2025-03-26 08:51:00
(March 25th) 07:47 Departure from the Prime Minister's Residence on foot 07:48 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Residence 08:01 Cabinet meeting (until 08:20) 08:41 Departure from the Prime Minister's Residence 08:51 Arrival at the Imperial Palace. Welcoming event for Brazilian President Lula and his wife Yoshiko. 09:45 Departs Imperial Palace. 09:54 Arrives at Prime Minister's Office. 10:10 Meets with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tachibana Keiichiro, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Economic Affairs Bureau Katahira Satoshi, and Deputy Commissioner-General of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Hatayama Yojiro (until 10:33). 10:34 Meets with Director-General of the National Security Secretariat Okano Masataka, Cabinet Intelligence Director-General Hara Kazuya, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Foreign Policy Bureau Kawabe Masahiro, Director-General of the Ministry of Defense's Defense Policy Bureau Yamato Taro, and Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Yoshida Yoshihide (until 11:00). 11:01 Meets with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Nagashima Akihisa (until 11:25). 11:26 Meets with Ministry of Foreign Affairs' North American Affairs Bureau Director-General Arima Yutaka, and Ministry of Defense's Defense Policy Bureau Director-General Yamato (until 11:55). 11:58 Meeting with Komeito Party leader Saito Tetsuo (until 12:56). 14:00 Director-General of the National Security Secretariat Okano meets with MOFA Administrative Vice-Minister Funakoshi Takehiro, Director-General of the North American Affairs Bureau Arima, Director-General of the Middle East and Africa Bureau Ando Toshihide, and Director-General of the International Cooperation Bureau Ishizuki Hideo (until 14:34) 15:10. Meeting with MOFA Administrative Vice-Minister Funakoshi and Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Kanai Masaaki (until 15:15). 15:16. Meeting with MOFA Administrative Vice-Minister Takeuchi Yoshiaki and Director-General of the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Bureau Yumoto Hironobu (until 15:37). 15:45. Meeting with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretaries Sakata Wataru and Ichikawa Keiichi, Cabinet Secretariat Science and Technology Advisor Hashimoto Kazuhito, Cabinet Office Science and Technology Secretariat Director-General Hamano Koichi, Cabinet Office Science, Technology and Innovation Promotion Secretariat Director-General Miyamoto Shingo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Southern and Asian Affairs Department Director-General Inoue Yuichi, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Science and Technology Policy Bureau Director-General Kikukawa Jingo, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Innovation and Environment Bureau Director-General (until 16:04). 16:35. Meeting with Director-General of the National Security Council Okano, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Funakoshi, Director-General of the North American Affairs Bureau Arima, and Vice-Minister of Defense Kazuo Masuda (until 17:00)17:10 Meeting with Director-General of the Defense Policy Bureau Yamato and Director-General of the Development Planning Bureau Hajime Aoyagi (until 17:40)17:57 Japan Expo General Promotion Council (until 18:19)18:32 Departure from the Prime Minister's Office18:40 Arrival at the Imperial Palace. State banquet to welcome President Lula and his wife Kako22:32 Departure from the Imperial Palace22:40 Arrival at the Prime Minister's Office
2025-03-26 06:19:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget bill, the Liberal Democratic Party is trying to get it passed by next week, the 31st, by making last-minute adjustments while seeking a date for the vote and accepting as many of the opposition parties' demands as possible, such as holding intensive deliberations in the Budget Committee.
2025-03-26 06:12:00
As the prices of rice and gasoline continue to rise, Prime Minister Ishiba has indicated his intention to introduce strong measures to combat price increases. The government and ruling parties are coordinating to take additional measures as soon as possible after the new fiscal year budget is passed, as the impact on people's lives is prolonged.
2025-03-26 00:30:00
A meeting of a government panel of experts was held to discuss the establishment of a Disaster Prevention Agency, and many expressed the opinion that the agency should play the role of a control center for improving the living environment in evacuation shelters, including by setting standards for evacuation shelters to be set up in the event of a large-scale disaster.
2025-03-26 00:00:00
As Israeli forces resume attacks on the Gaza Strip, the government has decided to accept two Palestinians injured there into Japan for treatment this week.
