Political News(2025/04/07)
Prime Minister Ishiba speaks with President Trump by phone, appoints relevant cabinet ministers to continue discussions
2025-04-07 23:13:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba held a telephone conversation with President Trump on the night of the 7th, and requested a review of the measures, stating that rather than unilateral tariffs, a broad range of cooperation that benefits both sides, including expanding investment, should be pursued. The two leaders agreed to continue discussions by appointing ministers in charge of the measures.
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Prime Minister Ishiba speaks with President Trump by phone: Tariffs "to the benefit of both Japan and the US"
2025-04-07 22:12:00
Prime Minister Ishiba revealed to reporters at the Prime Minister's Official Residence that he had spoken by phone with US President Trump on the evening of the 7th. He went on to say, "I conveyed to President Trump that Japan has been the world's largest investor in the US for five consecutive years, and that I am deeply concerned that the US tariff measures will reduce the willingness of Japanese companies to invest. I also conveyed to him that we should pursue a broad range of cooperation that benefits both Japan and the US, including expanding investment, rather than unilateral tariffs." He then revealed that based on the exchange between the leaders, he confirmed that he would continue discussions by appointing a cabinet minister in charge.
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Saga Mayor Requests Defense Minister to Take Sufficient Safety Measures Regarding Osprey Deployment
2025-04-07 21:53:00
Regarding the deployment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey transport aircraft in Saga Prefecture, the mayor of Saga City, where the base is being built, visited the Ministry of Defense and met with Defense Minister Nakatani, requesting that sufficient safety measures be taken and that consideration be given to fishing and agriculture.
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Myanmar earthquake: Self-Defense Force transport plane departs on the 8th to provide equipment to medical team
2025-04-07 21:13:00
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Defense Minister Nakatani announced that an Air Self-Defense Force transport plane will depart on the 8th to deliver necessary equipment to local medical teams.
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Prime Minister Ishiba speaks with President Trump by phone, asks for review of tariff measures
2025-04-07 21:11:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba is believed to have held a telephone conversation with President Trump from around 9 pm on the 7th. He plans to explain that Japan has made huge investments in the US and is contributing to job creation, and to ask for a review of the measures.
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LDP Secretary-General: "We will consider the extent of the cut in gasoline prices depending on crude oil prices and exchange rates"
2025-04-07 20:48:00
Regarding measures to lower gasoline prices from June this year, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama indicated his intention to consider the extent of the reduction after assessing future trends in crude oil prices and exchange rates.
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Prime Minister Ishiba emphasizes request for review of US tariff measures at House of Councillors Budget Committee
2025-04-07 19:47:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba is making arrangements to hold a telephone conference with President Trump as early as the evening of the 7th. At the House of Councillors Budget Committee, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his determination to negotiate for the sake of the national interest, and emphasized that he would call for a review of the measures, saying that it is unacceptable for Japan, which creates jobs in the US, to be treated the same as other countries.
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House of Representatives members' assets disclosed: Average of 26.69 million yen, lowest since disclosure began in 1993
2025-04-07 19:15:00
The assets of the members of the House of Representatives elected in the October 2024 House of Representatives election have been made public. The average assets per person is 26.69 million yen, the lowest since disclosure began in 1993.
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Prime Minister Ishiba to set up comprehensive task force tomorrow to hold first meeting on US tariff measures
2025-04-07 19:00:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of US tariffs, Prime Minister Ishiba announced at a meeting of the LDP executive committee that he would establish a comprehensive task force with all cabinet ministers as members and hold its first meeting on the morning of the 8th.
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Prime Minister Ishiba to hold telephone talks with President Trump as early as tonight
2025-04-07 18:59:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba is making arrangements to hold a telephone conversation with President Trump as early as the evening of the 7th. It is expected that he will explain to the US that Japan has made huge investments and contributed to job creation, and ask for a review of the measures.
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LDP's Aso: "If a female member of the Imperial family remains in the Imperial family after marriage, she will not be considered a spousal member of the Imperial family"
2025-04-07 18:48:00
Regarding the stable succession to the throne, Liberal Democratic Party Chief Advisor Aso expressed the view that if a female member of the imperial family remains in the royal family after marriage, her spouse and children should not become members of the imperial family.
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Average supermarket rice price rises for 13 consecutive weeks to 4,206 yen per 5 kg
2025-04-07 17:45:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide was 4,206 yen per 5 kg, including tax, for the week ending on the 30th of last month. This is a 10 yen increase from the previous week, and marks the 13th consecutive week of price increases. The government began selling stockpiled rice in stores late last month, and the trend in rice prices has been attracting attention.
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Prime Minister Ishiba "will visit the US as soon as possible if necessary" - House of Councillors Budget Committee
2025-04-07 17:41:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of U.S. tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba stated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he intends to visit the United States as soon as possible if necessary, in order to explain that Japan is not acting unfairly and that it is contributing to job creation and other areas.
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Prime Minister Ishiba "will visit the US as soon as possible if necessary" - House of Councillors Budget Committee
2025-04-07 15:59:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of U.S. tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba stated at the House of Councillors Budget Committee that he intends to visit the United States as soon as possible if necessary, in order to explain that Japan is not acting unfairly and that it is contributing to job creation and other areas.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "We will strongly urge the elimination or reduction of tariffs imposed by the US government"
2025-04-07 15:18:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba carefully explained at a government and ruling party liaison meeting that Japan is the largest investor in the United States and is also contributing to job creation, and expressed his intention to strongly urge for the elimination or reduction of these tariffs.
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Rice planting begins in Ehime, with many people already selling rice due to soaring prices
2025-04-07 13:55:00
Rice planting has already begun in Mima-cho, Uwajima City, one of the leading rice-producing areas in Ehime Prefecture. With rice prices continuing to rise, producers are already receiving a flood of reservations.
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House of Representatives members' assets disclosed: Average of 26.85 million yen, lowest since disclosure began in 1993
2025-04-07 10:51:00
The assets of the members of the House of Representatives who were elected in last October's House of Representatives election have been made public. The average assets per person was 26.85 million yen, the lowest since disclosure began in 1993.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 4-6, 2025
2025-04-07 10:27:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 4-6, 2025)
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Prime Minister and all Cabinet members attend Upper House Budget Committee to debate amid growing concerns over U.S. tariffs
2025-04-07 05:00:00
Amid growing concerns about the impact of the US tariff measures, a question-and-answer session will be held at the House of Councillors Budget Committee on the 7th, with Prime Minister Ishiba and all Cabinet ministers in attendance. Debates are expected to be held on how to proceed with Japan-US discussions to resolve the situation, as well as measures to support domestic industries.
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Newcomer Numatani wins first election in Akita mayoral election, beating incumbent in search of fifth term
2025-04-07 01:18:00
The Akita mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, took place on the 6th, and the newcomer, former prefectural assembly member Jun Numatani (52), was elected for the first time.
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Newcomer Suzuki wins first election in Akita gubernatorial election, beating out former vice governor and others
2025-04-07 00:22:00
In the Akita Prefectural gubernatorial election, which was contested between three newcomers, former prefectural assembly member Kenta Suzuki (49) defeated the former vice governor and others to win for the first time.
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Newcomer Hidetoshi Sano wins first election in Kishiwada mayoral election in Osaka, beating out former mayors
2025-04-07 00:08:00
A mayoral election in Kishiwada City, Osaka, following the resignation of the city's current mayor, was held on the 6th, and independent candidate Hidetoshi Sano won his first election, defeating the former mayor and others.
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