2025-03-30 19:39:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, Prime Minister Ishiba met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Prime Minister's Official Residence and confirmed that the two countries will further strengthen cooperation toward realizing a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid an increasingly severe international situation.
2025-03-30 19:14:00
On the 30th, a meeting of economic and trade ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea was held for the first time in about five years. As the Trump administration in the United States launches a series of tariff measures, concerns about protectionism were expressed at the meeting, and the three countries agreed to continue to support a trade system based on WTO rules.
2025-03-30 18:40:00
The mayoral election for Kishiwada City, Osaka, following the loss of its mayor, was announced on the 30th, with four candidates, including the former mayor and a newcomer, running.
2025-03-30 16:48:00
On the 30th, Defense Minister Nakatani met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense and agreed to further strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance through measures including improving command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.
2025-03-30 15:41:00
On the 30th, Defense Minister Nakatani met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense and agreed to further strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance through measures including improving command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.
2025-03-30 14:58:00
Regarding the treatment of corporate and group donations, on which the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to reach a conclusion by the 31st, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda indicated that, given that the LDP, Komeito, and Democratic Party for the People will continue their discussions, he will not vote on the bill on the 31st, and that a conclusion should be reached early in the current Diet session.
2025-03-30 14:57:00
Former LDP election campaign chief Junichiro Koizumi said the future of the economy is uncertain due to factors such as the tariff policies of the Trump administration in the United States, and expressed the view that it is necessary to come up with strong measures to combat rising prices that the public wants in the run-up to the House of Councillors election this summer.
2025-03-30 13:32:00
Defense Minister Nakatani met with US Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense on the morning of the 30th. After the meeting, the two men held a joint press conference, with Minister Nakatani stating, "We confirmed our determination to proceed with a sense of urgency in strengthening our respective defense capabilities and in our efforts to improve the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance."
2025-03-30 13:16:00
Defense Minister Nakatani met with US Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense on the morning of the 30th. After the meeting, the two men held a joint press conference, with Minister Nakatani stating, "We confirmed our determination to proceed with a sense of urgency in strengthening our respective defense capabilities and in our efforts to improve the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance."
2025-03-30 12:42:00
The first economic and trade ministerial meeting between Japan, China, and South Korea was held in South Korea on the 30th. As the Trump administration in the United States launches a series of tariff measures against each country, the three countries agreed to continue supporting a trade system based on WTO rules.
2025-03-30 12:23:00
In a Sunday debate on NHK, the ruling and opposition parties agreed to reach a decision by the 31st on how to handle corporate and group donations, and the LDP argued that the bill under deliberation should be voted on on the 31st to reach a decision and that each party should continue the discussion. The Constitutional Democratic Party called on the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People to submit a bill, and expressed the view that discussions should be held based on the bills submitted by each party.
2025-03-30 11:55:00
Defense Minister Nakatani met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense. The two men are believed to have exchanged views on efforts to improve command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in order to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
2025-03-30 11:12:00
Defense Minister Nakatani is meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth at the Ministry of Defense. They are believed to be exchanging views on efforts to improve command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in order to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
2025-03-30 04:57:00
With regard to the House of Councillors elections this summer, the Democratic Party for the People plans to actively field candidates in single-seat districts, citing rising support for the party in various opinion polls. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party and others are aiming to unify opposition candidates in single-seat districts, and the focus will be on whether coordination can be achieved.
2025-03-30 04:45:00
A meeting of economic and trade ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea will be held in South Korea for the first time in about five years on the 30th. As the Trump administration in the United States launches a series of tariff measures against various countries, the ministers are expected to exchange views on the importance of free trade.
2025-03-30 04:09:00
On the 30th, Defense Minister Nakatani will meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth for the first time in person at the Ministry of Defense, to exchange views on efforts to improve command and control between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military in order to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
