2025-05-18 18:54:00
Former LDP election campaign chief Junichiro Koizumi said the party needs to make clear its stance of prioritizing labor policies, including wage increases, and expressed the view that the party should also consider forming a coalition with a party supported by a labor union federation.
2025-05-18 18:47:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, with the opposition parties calling for a reduction or abolition of the tax rate in mind, stated, "The country cannot survive with populist politics," reiterating his negative view of reducing the tax rate.
2025-05-18 18:13:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, with the opposition parties calling for a reduction or abolition of the tax rate in mind, stated, "The country cannot survive with populist politics," reiterating his negative view of reducing the tax rate.
2025-05-18 18:07:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited a research and development center for quantum computers, which are expected to be the next generation of computers, and expressed his intention to support quantum technology as a whole, as he believes it could become a pillar of new domestic industry.
2025-05-18 18:05:00
Regarding how to handle the motion of no confidence in the Cabinet, which is the biggest focus of the final stages of the Diet session, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives Koichiro Hamada expressed the view that a decision on whether to submit it should be made only after fully considering the impact it could have on Japan-U.S. negotiations over U.S. tariff measures, as well as the subsequent political situation.
2025-05-18 15:56:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama, with the opposition parties calling for a reduction or abolition of the tax rate in mind, stated, "The country cannot survive with populist politics," reiterating his negative view of reducing the tax rate.
2025-05-18 11:53:00
As rice prices remain high, agricultural policy officials from each party appeared on NHK's Sunday Debate to exchange opinions on topics such as the government's release of stockpiled rice and the nature of policies to ensure a stable supply of rice.
2025-05-18 06:27:00
On the evening of the 17th, on NHK's "Saturday Watch 9," Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto expressed his hope that the newly announced improvements to rice stockpiles will accelerate distribution and lead to a drop in prices.
2025-05-18 04:59:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, leaders of both the ruling and opposition parties have been making comments with an eye on the House of Councillors election this summer. With debates between party leaders taking place in the Diet this week, the discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are expected to become even more lively.
