2025-05-01 23:29:00
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Iwatake met with Foreign Minister Faisal and shared the view that it is necessary to implement the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and improve the humanitarian situation, and confirmed that they will continue to work together toward stabilizing the region.
2025-05-01 21:34:00
Foreign Minister Iwaki, who is visiting Saudi Arabia, met with Al-Hassan al-Qarshi al-Hassan al-Nafis, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprises the six Persian Gulf countries, and agreed to strengthen efforts toward the early conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
2025-05-01 19:46:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa will attend the second round of Japan-US negotiations in Washington on the morning of the 2nd (Japan time). He will once again strongly request a review of the series of measures, and hopes to find common ground by promoting investment, etc.
2025-05-01 18:48:00
An information session was held on the 1st for people planning to run in the by-election for the Yonago City constituency of the Tottori Prefectural Assembly, which will be held on the 25th of this month, and the Prefectural Election Commission explained that, as a measure against so-called "two-horsepower elections," from this election onwards, candidates will be required to submit an oath stating that they "aim to win their own election."
2025-05-01 17:59:00
The election for the party leader was announced on the 1st, with three candidates running. A new leader will be elected at an extraordinary party convention to be held on the 9th of this month.
2025-05-01 17:34:00
An information session was held on the 1st for people planning to run in the by-election for the Yonago City constituency of the Tottori Prefectural Assembly, which will be held on the 25th of this month, and the Prefectural Election Commission explained that, as a measure against so-called "two-horsepower elections," from this election onwards, candidates will be required to submit an oath stating that they "aim to win their own election."
2025-05-01 14:49:00
Regarding the review of the "High-Cost Medical Care System," which aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for patients who incur high medical expenses, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to establish a new expert committee to consider the specific form of the system.
2025-05-01 12:57:00
Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who will be taking part in the second round of Japan-US negotiations over the tariff measures of the Trump administration, arrived in Washington on the evening of the 30th Japan time. Meanwhile, President Trump said on the 30th, "We are not in a hurry and are in a favorable position." The negotiations are expected to take place on May 2nd Japan time, and he intends to once again strongly request a review of the series of measures, while also looking for a common ground where they can reach a compromise by promoting investment, etc.
2025-05-01 11:54:00
Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who will be taking part in the second round of Japan-US negotiations over the tariff measures of the Trump administration, arrived in Washington on the evening of the 30th Japan time. Meanwhile, President Trump said on the 30th, "We are not in a hurry and are in a favorable position." The negotiations are expected to take place on May 2nd Japan time, and he intends to once again strongly request a review of the series of measures, while also looking for a common ground where they can reach a compromise by promoting investment, etc.
2025-05-01 10:17:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities April 30, 2025)
2025-05-01 06:49:00
On April 30, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a bill to introduce a system of optional separate surnames for married couples to the Diet. While other opposition parties are also moving to submit bills, discussions are still ongoing within the Liberal Democratic Party, and it is unclear how far the bill's deliberations will progress in the current Diet session.
2025-05-01 05:16:00
Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa, who will be taking part in the second round of Japan-US negotiations over the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, arrived in Washington on the evening of the 30th Japan time. The negotiations are expected to take place on May 2nd Japan time, and he intends to once again strongly request a review of the series of measures, while also looking for common ground to reach a compromise by promoting investment, etc.
