2025-05-25 23:15:00
In the Saitama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and four newcomers, independent incumbent Hayato Shimizu (63) was elected for the fifth time.
2025-05-25 21:58:00
In the Saitama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and four newcomers, independent incumbent Hayato Shimizu (63) was assured of being elected for a fifth term.
2025-05-25 21:09:00
In the Saitama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and four newcomers, independent incumbent Hayato Shimizu (63) was assured of being elected for a fifth term.
2025-05-25 20:16:00
In the Saitama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and four newcomers, independent incumbent Hayato Shimizu (63) was assured of being elected for a fifth term.
2025-05-25 20:09:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba visited Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to exchange opinions with executives of a construction machinery manufacturer, carefully listened to the voices of business operators across the country regarding the impact on domestic industry, and expressed his intention to continue to do everything possible to provide support.
2025-05-25 19:06:00
Regarding the discussions on amending bills related to pension system reform, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda said he hopes to reach an agreement with the ruling party as early as the middle of this week that reflects the party's position of including measures to raise basic pensions, and indicated his willingness to hold a meeting between party leaders if necessary.
2025-05-25 18:34:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his intention to proceed with negotiations with the aim of reaching a certain level of agreement between the leaders at the G7 summit in June. He also revealed his intention to consider promoting cooperation regarding icebreakers used for repairs of US military vessels in Japan and for navigation in the Arctic Circle.
2025-05-25 17:56:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his intention to proceed with negotiations with the aim of reaching a certain level of agreement between the leaders at the G7 summit in June. He also revealed his intention to consider promoting cooperation regarding icebreakers used for repairs of US military vessels in Japan and for navigation in the Arctic Circle.
2025-05-25 17:54:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and inspected a shipyard, where he stated the government's intention to strengthen support for Japan in the shipbuilding sector in order to maintain its international competitiveness amid intensifying competition with China and South Korea.
2025-05-25 17:30:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa returned to Japan after completing ministerial negotiations and expressed his desire to hold the next round of negotiations as soon as possible, including Treasury Secretary Bessent, who did not participate in the current negotiations.
2025-05-25 16:37:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and inspected a Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship, expressing his intention to steadily improve working conditions, including raising salaries and providing support for reemployment after retirement, in order to secure sufficient personnel for the Self-Defense Forces, which are facing a serious labor shortage.
2025-05-25 15:44:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and inspected a Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship, expressing his intention to steadily improve working conditions, including raising salaries and providing support for reemployment after retirement, in order to secure sufficient personnel for the Self-Defense Forces, which are facing a serious labor shortage.
2025-05-25 11:44:00
During NHK's Sunday debate on the pension system reform bill, for which the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are currently negotiating amendments, social security system officials from the ruling and opposition parties exchanged opinions on measures to raise the basic pension.
2025-05-25 06:09:00
In response to the US tariff measures, Japan and the US have confirmed that they will continue with ministerial negotiations, with a view to reaching an agreement between the leaders at the G7 summit in June. Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa is making arrangements to visit the US again later this week, and the focus will be on whether concrete progress can be made at the next round of negotiations.
