Political News(2025/05/30)
LDP and Komeito "cannot agree" to jointly submit bill to abolish provisional gasoline tax rate
2025-05-30 21:45:00
Regarding the provisional gasoline tax rate, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have said that they will not be able to submit a bill to clarify the abolition of the tax in July of this year, which the Japan Restoration Party had called for, to the Diet, citing a lack of progress in the consideration of financial resources. The Japan Restoration Party has also said it will consider terminating discussions between the three parties.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa begins ministerial negotiations with U.S. Treasury Secretary and others regarding tariff measures
2025-05-30 21:16:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa has been in Washington for ministerial negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and others. He is expected to repeatedly call for a review of the measures and to seek common ground on which they can reach an agreement.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities May 29, 2025
2025-05-30 20:20:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities May 29, 2025)
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Imports of Japanese seafood to China to resume except for 10 prefectures
2025-05-30 20:19:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including seafood, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 20:01:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa to soon hold ministerial negotiations with US Treasury Secretary on tariff measures
2025-05-30 19:21:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa will soon hold ministerial negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and others in Washington. He will repeatedly call for a review of the series of measures and hopes to find common ground where they can reach an agreement.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 19:05:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Hyogo Prefecture document issue: Three prefectural assembly factions leaked documents; former general affairs chief considering filing criminal charges
2025-05-30 18:59:00
Following Hyogo Prefecture's third-party committee's determination that the former director of the General Affairs Department leaked private information of the former bureau director who prepared the document accusing Governor Saito, and pointing out that it was highly likely that this was done at the instruction of the governor and others, it has been learned that the secretaries-general of three factions in the prefectural assembly will meet to consider how to respond, including requesting that the prefecture file criminal charges against the former director-general in order to clarify the facts.
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Democratic Party leader Tamaki's "After a year, it's bait" remarks: Thoughts on careful explanation of intention
2025-05-30 18:48:00
Regarding his remarks about stockpiled rice, in which he said, "After a year, it will become animal food," leader of the Democratic Party for the People, Yuichiro Tamaki, said he was referring to the current system and indicated his intention to carefully explain the intention behind his remarks.
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Necessary conditions agreed upon to resume exports of Japanese seafood to China
2025-05-30 18:41:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including seafood, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Kanagawa Prefecture: Mistake in application process for national subsidy leads to over 130 million yen not being paid
2025-05-30 18:29:00
Kanagawa Prefecture has announced that due to an error in its application procedures for national subsidies, more than 130 million yen in subsidies for last year, which were to be used for projects such as road construction, were not paid out.
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Amendment to the Basic Law on Measures to Prevent Gambling Addiction to be passed in the House of Representatives
2025-05-30 18:16:00
In order to advance measures against online casinos, a bill to amend the Basic Law for Countermeasures against Gambling Addiction, which includes measures such as a ban on the establishment of casino sites, has been submitted to the House of Representatives and is expected to be passed. The bill is expected to be enacted during the current Diet session.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 18:07:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including seafood, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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The House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee is deliberating the bill proposed by the CDP, Ishin, and the People's Party to allow married couples to have separate surnames.
2025-05-30 18:03:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, bills submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People each had their purpose explained in the House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee, and the bills have now begun deliberations.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "The government will work together to realize a society of coexistence free of prejudice and discrimination"
2025-05-30 17:57:00
An event that can be enjoyed by people with and without disabilities began on the 30th at the Tokyo State Guest House, and Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention for the government to work together to realize a society of coexistence free of prejudice and discrimination.
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Government to partially lift sanctions on Syria in support of reconstruction
2025-05-30 17:33:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 30th, the government decided to partially lift the sanctions imposed on Syria in the Middle East. This is thought to be an attempt to align with Western countries and clarify the government's stance of supporting the reconstruction of Syria.
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The House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee is deliberating the bill proposed by the CDP, Ishin, and the People's Party to allow married couples to have separate surnames.
2025-05-30 17:17:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, bills submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People each had their purpose explained in the House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee, and the bills have now begun deliberations.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 17:14:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including seafood, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Career bureaucrat recruitment exam success rate down 160 from last year, lowest ever
2025-05-30 17:10:00
The number of successful candidates in this year's spring recruitment exam for so-called "career bureaucrats" was 1,793, down 160 from last year. The ratio of applicants to positions was 6.7, the lowest on record.
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Pension reform bill passed by House of Representatives plenary session, heads to House of Councillors
2025-05-30 16:47:00
The bill on pension system reform, after being amended to include measures to raise the basic pension level in the supplementary provisions of the bill, was passed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives and sent to the House of Councillors. It is expected to be enacted in the current Diet session.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Bangladeshi President Yunus to support nation building
2025-05-30 16:45:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with Mr. Yunus, who heads the interim government in Bangladesh, and the two leaders agreed that Japan will support the building of the new nation and will advance cooperation in a wide range of areas, including the economy and security.
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Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa to soon hold ministerial negotiations with US Treasury Secretary on tariff measures
2025-05-30 16:43:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa will soon hold ministerial negotiations with Treasury Secretary Bessent and others in Washington. He will repeatedly call for a review of the series of measures and hopes to find common ground where they can reach an agreement.
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Free high school tuition: Interim plan presented at working-level meeting with LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin
2025-05-30 16:42:00
Regarding education policy, in working-level discussions with the Japan Restoration Party, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito presented a proposal for an "interim summary" which stated that there are concerns about support for wealthy foreign students when it comes to making high school tuition free, and that measures need to be taken.
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Japan-Thailand Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Agreement reached to materialize cooperation through provision of defense equipment
2025-05-30 16:38:00
Foreign Minister Iwatake Iwasaki met with Thai Foreign Minister Maarith Tsentong in Tokyo and agreed to work together to materialize cooperation through the Government Security Assistance (OSA), which provides defense equipment and other items to the military forces of like-minded countries.
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Agriculture Minister Koizumi inspects stockpile of "old rice"
2025-05-30 16:32:00
As stockpiled rice was being sold through discretionary contracts, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Koizumi inspected a warehouse where "old, old rice" harvested in 2021 was stored.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 16:23:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa arrives in the US for tariff ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th
2025-05-30 16:18:00
Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa arrived in Washington on the morning of the 30th to attend ministerial negotiations in response to the US tariff measures. He emphasized to reporters that Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump have strengthened their relationship of trust through repeated telephone talks, and that they will approach the negotiations with confidence.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 16:12:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including fishery products, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Democratic Party leader Tamaki's "After a year, it's bait" remarks: Thoughts on careful explanation of intention
2025-05-30 16:02:00
Regarding his remarks about stockpiled rice, in which he said, "After a year, it will become animal food," leader of the Democratic Party for the People, Yuichiro Tamaki, said he was referring to the current system and indicated his intention to carefully explain the intention behind his remarks.
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LDP submits proposal to Prime Minister Ishiba to strengthen Digital Agency's functions to utilize AI
2025-05-30 15:51:00
In order to promote digitalization, the Liberal Democratic Party has submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Ishiba calling for strengthening the functions of the Digital Agency, which will serve as the control center for utilizing AI in society.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 15:42:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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The House of Representatives Security Committee held its first online question and answer session, with a question from a US expert liaison committee member
2025-05-30 15:34:00
The House of Representatives Security Committee held an online question and answer session for the first time in the Diet, with committee members from both the ruling and opposition parties asking questions via online means via experts in the United States.
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The House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee is deliberating the bill proposed by the CDP, Ishin, and the People's Party to allow married couples to have separate surnames.
2025-05-30 15:11:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, bills submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People each had their purpose explained in the House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee, and the bills have now begun deliberations.
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Pension reform bill passed by House of Representatives plenary session, heads to House of Councillors
2025-05-30 15:00:00
The bill on pension system reform, after being amended to include measures to raise the basic pension level in the supplementary provisions of the bill, was passed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives and sent to the House of Councillors. It is expected to be enacted in the current Diet session.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 14:32:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Amended Insurance Business Act enacted following a series of legal violations in the non-life insurance industry
2025-05-30 14:17:00
In response to a series of violations of laws and regulations in the non-life insurance industry, including fraudulent insurance claims, a revised Insurance Business Act was passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 30th, making it mandatory for large insurance agencies to appoint a person in charge of compliance with laws and regulations.
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Amendments to the Aviation Act enacted following the plane crash at Haneda Airport
2025-05-30 14:07:00
In response to the aircraft collision that occurred at Haneda Airport, a bill to amend the Aviation Act, which includes provisions to make it mandatory for pilots of the Japan Coast Guard to also receive training to eliminate human error, which is aimed at pilots of passenger and cargo planes, was passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 30th.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 13:50:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including fishery products, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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US Embassy in Japan suspends new student visa interviews Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2025-05-30 13:39:00
Regarding student visas for those hoping to study at universities in the United States, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the US Embassy in Japan has also suspended new applications for interviews for screening. In light of concerns from those planning to travel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to continue to request information from the US side.
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Law passed to allow accounts receivable assets to be used as collateral when taking out loans from financial institutions
2025-05-30 13:23:00
In an effort to promote business activities such as those of startups, a bill was passed unanimously at the House of Councillors plenary session on the 30th to clarify that assets such as inventory, in addition to real estate, can be used as collateral when obtaining loans from financial institutions.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 13:15:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including fishery products, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Government to partially lift sanctions on Syria in support of reconstruction
2025-05-30 13:02:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 30th, the government decided to partially lift the sanctions imposed on Syria in the Middle East. This is thought to be an attempt to align with Western countries and clarify the government's stance of supporting the reconstruction of Syria.
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Pension reform bill and LDP/public amendments passed by House of Representatives Health, Labor and Welfare Committee
2025-05-30 12:51:00
The bills related to pension system reform and the amendments jointly submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan were passed by a majority in the House of Representatives Health, Labor and Welfare Committee. They are expected to be passed in the plenary session and sent to the House of Councillors.
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The House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee is deliberating the bill proposed by the CDP, Ishin, and the People's Party to allow married couples to have separate surnames.
2025-05-30 12:40:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, bills submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People each had their purpose explained in the House of Representatives' Judicial Affairs Committee, and the bills have now begun deliberations.
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Minister of Justice Suzuki meets with Iwao Hakamada's sister and "sincerely apologizes"
2025-05-30 12:37:00
Following the retrial last year in which Mr. Hakamada Iwao was found not guilty, Justice Minister Suzuki met with his sister Hideko on the 29th and revealed that, taking into account the events that had occurred up to that point, he had conveyed his sincere apologies in his capacity as Minister.
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Government to revise schedule for Basic Space Plan, outline key points
2025-05-30 12:29:00
The government has outlined key points for revising the roadmap for the Basic Plan for Space Policy. As international competition in the space field intensifies, the government plans to revise the Space Activities Act, which stipulates procedures for obtaining licenses for rocket launches, and promote the development of new technologies by private businesses.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 12:22:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Defense Minister Nakatani departs for Asia Security Summit to speak about the need to strengthen cooperation
2025-05-30 12:17:00
Defense Minister Nakatani has left for Singapore to attend an international security conference, where he is due to speak about the need to strengthen cooperation between defense authorities.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 12:15:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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President and others explain details of Minamata disease teaching materials to Environment Minister
2025-05-30 12:09:00
Regarding the issue of inaccurate descriptions of Minamata disease in online teaching materials from the company that runs "Katekyo no Try," Environment Minister Asao revealed at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 30th that he had received an explanation of the circumstances from the president and others of the operating company.
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Government to begin registration of vehicles for "quickly dispatching food trucks in the event of a disaster"
2025-05-30 12:07:00
In order to set up a system that will enable food trucks and other vehicles that can provide hot meals to be dispatched to disaster-stricken areas as quickly as possible in the event of a disaster, the government will begin creating a database of vehicles in advance, and will begin accepting registrations from June 1st.
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Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa arrives in the US for tariff ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th
2025-05-30 12:06:00
Minister of State for Economic Revitalization Akazawa arrived in Washington on the morning of the 30th to attend ministerial negotiations in response to the US tariff measures. He emphasized to reporters that Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump have strengthened their relationship of trust through repeated telephone talks, and that they will approach the negotiations with confidence.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 11:47:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products following the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the conditions necessary for resumption of imports and that the procedures will begin. However, the import suspension, which has been in place since the nuclear accident and targets food from 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi, and Tokyo, including fishery products, will continue, and the government plans to continue to urge China to lift the suspension.
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Agriculture Minister Koizumi apologizes for "inappropriate language used at discretionary contract briefing"
2025-05-30 11:37:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 30th, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Koizumi apologized for inappropriate language used in an exchange between Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officials during an online briefing on discretionary contracts for stockpiled rice held on the 29th.
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Akie Abe meets President Putin: "Russia is an important neighboring country"
2025-05-30 11:10:00
Russian President Putin met with Akie Abe, wife of former Prime Minister Abe, in Moscow on the 29th.
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Government to partially lift sanctions on Syria in support of reconstruction
2025-05-30 10:36:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 30th, the government decided to partially lift the sanctions imposed on Syria in the Middle East. This is thought to be an attempt to align with Western countries and clarify the government's stance of supporting the reconstruction of Syria.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales by small and medium-sized retailers begin
2025-05-30 10:33:00
Applications have begun for a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers to sell stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 10:32:00
Regarding China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water accumulating at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed at a government meeting that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the requirements necessary for resuming imports and that the procedures are underway.
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Prime Minister Ishiba held a telephone conversation with Trump. Minister Akazawa will also hold ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th.
2025-05-30 10:18:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba spoke with President Trump by phone and reiterated Japan's position that increased investment from Japan is in the national interest of both countries. Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa is expected to attend ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th (Japan time) and hopes to find a common ground where they can reach an agreement.
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Japan and China governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese fishery products, moving forward with procedures
2025-05-30 09:24:00
Regarding China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water accumulating at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed at a government meeting that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the requirements necessary for resuming imports and that the procedures are underway.
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Japanese and Chinese governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese seafood
2025-05-30 08:58:00
Regarding China's continued suspension of imports of Japanese seafood following the release of treated water accumulating at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed at a government meeting that the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed on the requirements necessary for resuming imports and that the procedures are underway.
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Government to establish laws to tighten management of branded seeds and seedlings of agricultural produce
2025-05-30 08:46:00
Due to the increasing risk of seeds and seedlings of brand-name agricultural varieties developed domestically being leaked overseas, the government has decided to devise laws to tighten control, including making it possible to pursue criminal penalties for those who possess seeds or seedlings with the intent of exporting them without permission.
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Akie Abe meets President Putin: "Russia is an important neighboring country"
2025-05-30 08:40:00
Russian President Putin met with Akie Abe, wife of former Prime Minister Abe, in Moscow on the 29th.
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Asia Security Conference kicks off today, with focus on U.S. government involvement in Taiwan situation
2025-05-30 07:43:00
The Asia Security Summit, where defense ministers from Asia, Europe, and the United States will discuss security issues, will begin in Singapore on the 30th. US Secretary of Defense Hegseth is scheduled to attend, and the focus will be on how the Trump administration will approach its involvement in issues such as Taiwan, where China is stepping up its pressure, and the situation in the South China Sea.
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Japanese and Chinese governments agree on conditions for resuming imports of Japanese seafood
2025-05-30 07:03:00
Regarding the suspension of imports of Japanese fishery products that China continues to implement following the ocean release of treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant by Tokyo Electric Power Company, the Japanese and Chinese governments have agreed to make the resumption of imports conditional on the submission of inspection certificates for radioactive materials by the Japanese side. Going forward, exports from Japan will be possible as soon as the procedures for registering processing facilities of Japanese businesses with Chinese authorities are completed.
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Prime Minister Ishiba held a telephone conversation with Trump. Minister Akazawa will also hold ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th.
2025-05-30 07:02:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba spoke with President Trump by phone and reiterated Japan's position that increased investment from Japan is in the national interest of both countries. Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa is expected to attend ministerial negotiations on the evening of the 30th (Japan time) and hopes to find a common ground where they can reach an agreement.
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Applications for stockpiled rice sales to begin today for small and medium-sized retailers
2025-05-30 06:38:00
Applications for the sale of stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts will begin on the 30th under a new system aimed at small and medium-sized retailers. The rice being sold this time is 80,000 tons of "old, old rice" from the Reiwa 3 harvest, and the focus is on how many applications there will be.
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Akie Abe meets President Putin: "Russia is an important neighboring country"
2025-05-30 06:24:00
Russian President Putin met with Akie Abe, wife of former Prime Minister Abe, in Moscow on the 29th.
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Amendment to pension reform bill scheduled for passage in the House of Representatives on the 30th
2025-05-30 05:40:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which jointly submitted an amendment to the pension reform bill, are aiming to pass the bill in the House of Representatives by the 30th. On the other hand, the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party for the People have criticized the bill as being hasty, and the voting schedule will be adjusted.
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