2025-05-07 21:10:00
In response to criticism of the Constitutional Democratic Party's proposal to lower the consumption tax rate on food products, which has been criticized for having limited economic impact, Secretary-General Ogawa countered that criticism should not be used for the sake of criticism.
2025-05-07 20:24:00
As Tokyo Electric Power Company aims to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Governor Hanazumi visited the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on the 7th to request that the areas eligible for national subsidies and support measures for areas where nuclear power plants are located be expanded.
2025-05-07 19:50:00
On May 3, Liberal Democratic Party Senator Masashi Nishida commented on the explanation of the Himeyuri Monument, which commemorates the female students who died in the Battle of Okinawa, saying, "This is what happens when you rewrite history." Nishida said he was talking about his impression of the exhibit he saw when he was there, and that he would not retract his statement.
2025-05-07 17:46:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party met and agreed that it is necessary to assess the impact of the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States and then consider new economic measures ahead of the House of Councillors election this summer.
2025-05-07 17:24:00
Following the second round of Japan-U.S. negotiations regarding tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's task force was held, and attendees called for negotiations to be held toward the abolition of all measures, including those on automobiles, steel, and other industries, in order to protect domestic industries.
2025-05-07 16:15:00
Regarding the political funding issue within the Liberal Democratic Party factions, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's Diet Affairs Chairman, Mr. Kasa, has revealed that in order to expedite the clarification of the situation, he is making arrangements to hold a House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting on May 12th and request a resolution to summon former Abe faction executives as witnesses.
2025-05-07 15:10:00
A bill to make the Science Council of Japan an independent corporation from the state was questioned by expert witnesses at the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee, and while some expressed the view that the bill was necessary to increase the organization's autonomy, others pointed out that it would increase state involvement and raise concerns about independence.
2025-05-07 14:10:00
As the issue of online casinos continues to grow, Constitutional Democratic Party Policy Research Council Chairman Shigenori stated at a press conference that it is necessary to expedite legal reform to prohibit inducement, and indicated his intention to begin working-level discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party as early as the 9th, with the aim of realizing this during the current Diet session.
2025-05-07 14:07:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito met and agreed that it is necessary to assess the impact of the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration and then consider new economic measures ahead of the House of Councillors election this summer.
2025-05-07 12:32:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito met and agreed that it is necessary to assess the impact of the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration and then consider new economic measures ahead of the House of Councillors election this summer.
2025-05-07 12:26:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa reported to LDP Secretary-General Moriyama on the contents of the second round of Japan-U.S. negotiations, and then exchanged views on future responses. He emphasized his intention to enter into negotiations while taking into account the concerns of those involved in the agricultural industry.
2025-05-07 10:43:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities May 2-6, 2025)
2025-05-07 05:19:00
In a government survey on Ainu people, 10% of respondents said they had seen or heard discrimination or prejudice against the Ainu, including in posts on social media. The government says it will work to raise awareness and eradicate discrimination.
