2025-04-11 23:35:00
With the U.S. tariff measures in mind, LDP Chief Advisor Aso pointed out that "we are now in an emergency," and emphasized that in order to move policies forward, the ruling coalition needs to maintain a majority of seats in the House of Councillors election this summer.
2025-04-11 21:53:00
A government-labor conference will be held on the 14th of next week, where Prime Minister Ishiba and Rengo Chairman Yoshino will exchange views on labor policy. Topics expected to be on the agenda include responses to the US tariff measures and efforts toward sustainable wage increases.
2025-04-11 21:21:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa is expected to visit the US next week and hold his first negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and US Trade Representative Greer on the 17th (Japan time) regarding the tariff measures.
2025-04-11 20:28:00
The policy research council chairmen of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People met to discuss measures to combat high prices, with the Democratic Party for the People repeatedly calling for the abolition of the temporary gasoline tax rate.
2025-04-11 20:12:00
In response to rising prices and the US tariff measures, the ruling and opposition parties have been actively discussing cash handouts and tax cuts as a way to reduce the burden on the people. On the 11th, there were a series of statements and actions from the opposition parties calling for a reduction in the consumption tax rate, and with some cautious voices within the Liberal Democratic Party, the outcome of the discussion is attracting attention.
2025-04-11 19:33:00
In response to measures against loneliness and isolation, the Cabinet Office has estimated for the first time that people who die without anyone by their side and who are believed to have been socially isolated in their lifetime are those who "died alone," and found that there were more than 21,000 such people in the past year. By gender, the figure was more than 17,000 men and more than 4,000 women.
2025-04-11 19:09:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa is expected to visit the US next week and hold his first negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and US Trade Representative Greer on the 17th (Japan time) regarding the tariff measures.
2025-04-11 18:10:00
In response to rising prices and US tariff measures, the ruling and opposition parties are actively discussing cash handouts and tax cuts as a way to reduce the burden on the people. Komeito leader Saito said he envisions the tax cuts he is calling for starting next fiscal year, and that cash handouts should be made as soon as possible. Meanwhile, members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who are seeking a reduction in the consumption tax have put together a proposal that the tax rate should be lowered to 5% for the time being.
2025-04-11 18:08:00
According to multiple government sources, Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa is scheduled to visit the US next week and hold negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and US Trade Representative Greer on the 17th (Japan time) regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration.
2025-04-11 18:00:00
Former Secretary-General of the House of Councillors, Seko, a former leader of the LDP's former Abe faction, has conveyed his intention to respond to the unanimous decision of the House of Councillors Budget Committee to summon a witness. This will be the first time that a sitting Diet member will be summoned to appear as a witness at the House of Councillors Budget Committee.
2025-04-11 17:59:00
With two weeks having passed since the devastating earthquake in central Myanmar on the 11th, the government has decided to dispatch a second Japan Disaster Relief medical team, as medical needs in the area remain high.
2025-04-11 16:47:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that although some of the tariffs have been suspended, the situation remains one that could have a major impact on domestic industries and the global economy, and that the government will work together to address the issue. Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who is in charge of negotiations with the United States, is making arrangements to visit the country as early as next week.
2025-04-11 16:39:00
In response to rising prices and US tariff measures, the ruling and opposition parties are actively discussing cash handouts and tax cuts as a way to reduce the burden on the people. Komeito leader Saito said he envisions the tax cuts he is calling for starting next fiscal year, and that cash handouts should be made as soon as possible. Meanwhile, members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who are seeking a reduction in the consumption tax have put together a proposal that the tax rate should be lowered to 5% for the time being.
2025-04-11 16:26:00
Former Secretary-General of the House of Councillors, Seko, a former leader of the LDP's former Abe faction, has conveyed his intention to respond to the unanimous decision of the House of Councillors Budget Committee to summon a witness. This will be the first time that a sitting Diet member will be summoned to appear as a witness at the House of Councillors Budget Committee.
2025-04-11 15:42:00
In response to rising prices and US tariff measures, the ruling and opposition parties are actively discussing cash handouts and tax cuts as a way to reduce the burden on the people. Komeito leader Saito said he envisions the tax cuts he is calling for starting next fiscal year, and that cash handouts should be made as soon as possible. Meanwhile, members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who are seeking a reduction in the consumption tax have put together a proposal that the tax rate should be lowered to 5% for the time being.
2025-04-11 15:14:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that although some of the tariffs have been suspended, the situation remains one that could have a major impact on domestic industries and the global economy, and that the government will work together to address the issue. Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who is in charge of negotiations with the United States, is making arrangements to visit the country as early as next week.
2025-04-11 14:07:00
As home care businesses are going bankrupt or closing down one after another due to a shortage of helpers and other factors, the number of local governments across the country that do not have a single care business in their area is increasing, and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Fukuoka has indicated his intention to focus on supporting small businesses.
2025-04-11 14:06:00
Regarding support measures in response to rising prices and US tariff measures, Komeito leader Saito said he expects the tax cuts he is calling for to be implemented will begin next fiscal year, and expressed the view that cash payments need to be made as soon as possible.
2025-04-11 13:39:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that although some of the measures have been suspended, the situation remains unchanged and could have a major impact on domestic industries and the global economy, and that the government will work together to respond.
2025-04-11 13:26:00
A meeting of steering committee members of the House of Councillors Political Ethics Review Committee was held, and the opposition party called for a thorough examination of the explanations given by lawmakers who have attended so far in relation to the faction's political funding issue. The ruling and opposition parties decided to continue discussing how the review committee will proceed in the future.
2025-04-11 13:03:00
Regarding support measures in response to rising prices and US tariff measures, Komeito leader Saito said he expects the tax cuts he is calling for to be implemented will begin next fiscal year, and expressed the view that cash payments need to be made as soon as possible.
2025-04-11 12:45:00
The government has decided at a cabinet meeting on a new basic agricultural policy plan that includes a goal of increasing rice exports by more than seven times the current level in 2030. By increasing rice production for export, the government also aims to redirect rice to the domestic market in times of tight domestic supply and demand, thus stabilizing supply and demand.
2025-04-11 12:22:00
The government has decided to appoint Makoto Kono, Director-General for Intelligence of the Cabinet Secretariat's International Terrorism Intelligence Center, as the new Secretary-General of the Abduction Issue Headquarters.
2025-04-11 12:02:00
On the morning of the 11th, ahead of the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Prime Minister Ishiba was approached by a talking doll of the official mascot "Myakumyaku" at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, asking him to go to the Expo with him. He responded by saying, "Tomorrow is the opening ceremony. Let's do our best."
2025-04-11 11:41:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that although some of the measures have been suspended, the situation remains unchanged and could have a major impact on domestic industries and the global economy, and that the government will work together to respond.
2025-04-11 11:40:00
The Japan Restoration Party has submitted a bill to the Diet to fully introduce ride-sharing services, in which ordinary drivers transport people for a fee.
2025-04-11 11:39:00
Regarding the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which opens on the 13th, Minister Ito, in charge of the Expo, stated his intention to continue creating momentum to attract many visitors, as well as to advance efforts to support exchanges between participating countries and local governments.
2025-04-11 10:54:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized that although some of the measures have been suspended, the situation remains unchanged and could have a major impact on domestic industries and the global economy, and that the government will work together to respond.
2025-04-11 10:44:00
The government has decided at a cabinet meeting on a new basic agricultural policy plan that includes a goal of increasing rice exports by more than seven times the current level in 2030. By increasing rice production for export, the government also aims to redirect rice to the domestic market in times of tight domestic supply and demand, thus stabilizing supply and demand.
2025-04-11 10:43:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa, who is in charge of the negotiations, to advance discussions while exploring broad forms of cooperation that will benefit both Japan and the United States.
2025-04-11 08:45:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 10, 2025)
2025-04-11 07:00:00
Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who is in charge of negotiations regarding tariff measures by the Trump administration, is making arrangements to visit the country as early as next week. The government will launch a team consisting of relevant ministries and agencies on the 11th to begin full-scale preparations for the negotiations.
2025-04-11 05:40:00
In response to rising prices and US tariff measures, both the ruling and opposition parties have been calling for cash handouts and tax cuts as a way to reduce the burden on the people, and with the House of Councillors election coming up this summer, the debate is expected to become even more lively. In addition to summarizing the positions of each party, the latter half of the article also explains the amount of handouts, budget size, and financial sources of past government subsidies.
2025-04-11 05:03:00
In relation to measures to combat loneliness and isolation, the Cabinet Office has estimated for the first time that people who die without anyone by their side and who are believed to have been socially isolated in their lifetime are classified as "isolated deaths," and the results revealed that there were more than 21,000 such people in the past year.
