So far, a "Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning" has been announced for Chiba City, Ichikawa City, Funabashi City, Matsudo City, Sakura City, Narashino City, Kashiwa City, Ichihara City, Yachiyo City, Abiko City, Kamagaya City, Yotsukaido City, Inzai City, Shirai City, Yachimata City, Togane City, Oami Shirasato City, and Mobara City. These areas and surrounding areas are experiencing heavy rains that have never been experienced before. Please exercise the utmost caution. Please check the hazard map and if you are in an area where there is a risk of flooding or landslides, please check the eva…

Today, the 13th, I received a report that Russian President Putin visited Etorofu Island, and I just held a press conference at his official residence. Ever since President Putin announced in January 2024 that he would definitely visit the Northern Territories, the Japanese government has repeatedly requested the Russian side not to allow the president to visit the Northern Territories. Nevertheless, I strongly protest President Putin's visit to Etorofu Island today. The Northern Territories are Japan's unique territory both historically and under international law, and the recent visit to …

During the summer vacation period, many people use public transportation both locally and while traveling. You can live safely no matter where you live in the 47 prefectures. This is the image of the Japanese archipelago that Takauchikaku aims for. This time, I would like to introduce the ``Revised Regional Transportation Law'', which was passed in the recent special Diet session and aims to secure ``traffic'' in the region amid a declining population. "Regional transportation" is responsible for transportation that is essential to daily life, such as shopping, medical care, and education.H…

During the summer vacation period, many people may be returning to their hometowns or enjoying domestic travel. Takaichikaku is also doing its best to revitalize the region. No matter where you live in the 47 prefectures, there is a place to work. This is the image of the Japanese archipelago that Takauchikaku aims for. This time, we will introduce the ``Revised Financial Functions Enhancement Act,'' which was passed in the recent special Diet session and aims to strengthen the ``financial power'' of the region, which is essential for ``regional revitalization.'' With the local economy faci…

Today, at 4:20 p.m., I held my fourth telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian of Iran, based on the latest situation in the Middle East. I pointed out the importance of easing the current military tensions and calming down the situation as soon as possible, given that the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is at an important stage and Iran is continuing to communicate with relevant countries toward the opening of the Strait. He also conveyed Japan's position that it is necessary for the United States and Iran to hold discussions in accordance with the memorandum of understand…

今日は、15時から、「令和８年熊本地震　第１０回　非常災害対策本部会議」を開催しました。 被災自治体や被災された方々から、政府として、直接ニーズを伺う機会も増えており、避難されている方々の支援や被災地の「復旧・復興」に向け、対応が進んでいます。 各大臣には、現場から寄せられる貴重なお声を踏まえ、先日策定を指示した『支援パッケージ』に盛り込むべき支援策の検討など、先手・先手で取組を進めるよう、指示しました。 今は、片付けなどのため、避難所からご自宅に戻って「在宅避難」に切り替える方々も徐々に増えてきており、こうした避難所を離れられた方々への支援も切れ目なく継続する必要があります。 各府省庁には、「在宅避難」に切り替えられた方々を含めて、「見守り、生活相談」などを改めて徹底するよう、指示しました。 ＜医療・福祉の確保、アウトリーチ支援について＞ 「在宅避難」、「車中泊」をされている方々を含め、「避難されている方々の健康管理」などについては、 ・健康管理や感染症管理・対策の支援を行う保健関係の47チーム ・避難所などにおける救護活動などを行う医療関係の150チーム ・要配慮者への福祉的支援や避難所の環境整備などを行う福祉関係の15チームが、被災地でそれぞれ活動を行って下さっています。 厚生労働省には、必要な方に切れ目なく支援が行えるよう、万全の体制を整えるよう、指示しました…

Today, a tanker loaded with Canadian crude oil arrived in Japan for the first time since the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. Canada is an important partner in the area of ​​economic security, which I am strongly promoting. When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Japan on March 6 of this year, the two countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a new height of a "comprehensive strategic partnership," and signed the Japan-Canada Leaders' Statement, the first summit document between the two countries. Regarding crude oil in particular, at the summit meeting wi…

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to those who lost their lives in the August 10th earthquake in the Republic of Colombia, and our deepest condolences to their bereaved families. We would also like to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected. Japan stands with the people of Colombia at this difficult time. Asimismo, hago llegar de corazón mi solidaridad a todas las personas afectadas. En este difícil Momento, Japón está con el pueblo de Colombia.

As of today, we have received warm messages of sympathy and concrete offers of support from a large number of countries, regions, and international organizations in response to the 2020 Kumamoto Earthquake, and we would like to once again express our deep gratitude. Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, E…

Today marks two weeks since the 2020 Kumamoto Earthquake. We will continue to do our best to support the disaster-stricken areas so that the people in the disaster-stricken areas can return to their normal lives as soon as possible. Approximately 5,100 members of the Self-Defense Forces are also working to save lives, transport supplies, and provide livelihood support. We have received reports that each and every member of the local unit has received words of gratitude from the disaster-affected areas as a result of their activities with a firm understanding of the policy of ``doing whatever …

Today is Mountain Day. In order to protect the natural environment, we would like to introduce Takauchikaku's ``mega solar (large-scale solar power generation project) measures.'' In Japan, securing domestically produced energy, including renewable energy, is extremely important from the perspective of curbing the outflow of national wealth and ensuring energy security. On the other hand, as the introduction of solar power generation is rapidly expanding, some people may have various concerns, such as harmony with the natural environment and safety in the event of a disaster. The Takauchi Ca…

Today, the H3 rocket No. 9 was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center, and the quasi-zenith satellite "Michibiki No. 7" on board is now flying toward a predetermined orbit. This launch of the H3 rocket is a consecutive success following the launch in June. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone involved for their efforts thus far. The H3 rocket is an extremely important core rocket that supports the independence of Japan's space activities. Through repeated development and testing, we have steadily improved reliability. In order to meet the diverse domestic and international la…

Today, from 17:00, I held a telephone conversation with King Haitham of Oman, the second time since April, based on the latest situation in the Middle East. I emphasized that the situation surrounding Iran is at an important stage, and that it is important to calm down the situation as soon as possible and steadily resolve various issues, including the nuclear issue, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, and stated that Japan will continue to make every diplomatic effort to foster the necessary environment. Furthermore, I stated that it is imp…

Today, August 10th, is Road Day. Also, one month later is "Sewerage Day". The Takauchi Cabinet is also fully committed to "building national resilience." Under these circumstances, the revised Sewerage Law was enacted at the recent special Diet session, so I would like to introduce it to you. In January of last year, a large-scale road cave-in accident occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, due to a broken sewage pipe. In response to this, in order to realize a "robust and sustainable sewerage system" for the future, the Sewerage Law, etc. was amended at the recent Diet session, and th…

Julia Longbottom, British Ambassador to Japan, is leaving her post and visited the Prime Minister's Office today. Prime Minister Burnham and others from the UK responded to the Kumamoto earthquake. I would like to express my gratitude once again for the warm messages of sympathy I received. I have known Julia for a long time. During his tenure as Minister of State for Economic Security, he was instrumental in the creation of the Economic Security Security Clearance system. Thanks in part to Julia's efforts as Ambassador to Japan for over five years, the relationship between Japan and the UK…

本日午後３時から、「令和８年熊本地震　第９回　非常災害対策本部会議」を開催しました。 本日は、災害対応の陣頭指揮を執っておられる熊本県・木村知事から、ご要望をいただきました。 第一に、猛暑の中での避難所における衛生環境向上や生活用水の確保、医療・福祉の確保に向けた支援。 第二に、復旧・復興に向けては、10年前の地震に対する国の支援を踏まえた支援、特に、何度も被害を受けた事業者、被害の大きい事業者などへの手厚い支援についてです。 各大臣には、知事のご要望も踏まえ、前回に策定を指示した被災された方々の生活と生業の再建に向けた『支援パッケージ』に必要な支援策を盛り込むなど、先手・先手で取組を進めるよう、指示しました。 ＜「被災者生活再建支援法」について＞ 生活再建の支援に関し、「被災者生活再建支援法」については、住宅に多数の被害が確認されたことから、熊本県全域に適用する見込みとなりました。 これにより、最大300万円の支援金の支給が可能となります。 あかま大臣には、被災された方々が迅速な支援を受けられるよう、罹災証明書の速やかな交付を実現するために、関係大臣と連携して支援を強化するよう、指示しました。 ＜避難所における衛生環境の向上について＞ 発災から明日で２週間となります。 避難所の生活環境の改善は極めて重要な課題です。 トイレカーや段ボールベッドをはじめとする避難所支援…

Typhoon No. 15 is moving northwest in the east of Japan and will approach the southern Tohoku region and northern Kanto tomorrow, the 11th, with the possibility of making landfall. On the Pacific side of the Tohoku region, please be on high alert for landslides caused by heavy rain from before noon to late at night on the 11th, and be on guard against flooding of low-lying areas, rising water levels, and flooding of rivers. In addition, please be on guard for damage to buildings and traffic disruptions due to strong winds from the morning of the 11th to the evening of the 11th, and damage to…

Today, I attended the Peace Memorial Ceremony for the Victims of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Victims and offered my sincere condolences to the spirits of the many people who lost their lives in the dropping of the atomic bomb. 81 years since the atomic bombing. The beautiful reconstruction of the city of Nagasaki, which was reduced to scorched earth, makes me feel strongly about the efforts made by all the citizens and the preciousness of peace. Under the pledge to "make Nagasaki the last atomic bombing site," we will promote realistic and practical efforts toward the realization of a "world fre…

本日15時から、「令和8年熊本地震　第８回　非常災害対策本部会議」を開催しました。 発災から10日となりました。 昨日は、宇城市で林野火災が発生し、断水などにより消火活動に必要な水の確保が難しい中、消防や自衛隊の皆様による懸命の消火活動により、鎮圧されました。 関係者の皆様の御尽力に敬意を表します。 地震の影響は広範に及んでいます。 政府として、潜在するリスクに的確に対処できるよう、先手・先手で取組を進めてまいります。 断水については、甲佐町で解消され、八代市や宇城市の一部でも解消されましたが、今も3万世帯以上の断水が続いており、1日も早い解消が求められます。 金子国土交通大臣が、8月末までに断水を解消させるため、工程管理の徹底や、地上に応急的に「水道管」を設置することを含め、上下水道の応急復旧を加速しています。 被災された方々の生活環境を安全で快適なものとする上で重要な、ホテルや旅館への「2次避難」や、「公営住宅・公務員宿舎への入居」に向けた取組が、熊本県内外で着実に進んでいます。 応急的な住まいの確保に向けては、既に「建設型応急住宅」の工事が始まっている宇城市と氷川町のほか、他の自治体でも建設地の確認など取組が進んでおり、八代市などの12市町村では「賃貸型応急住宅」の受付が既に開始されています。 あかま防災担当大臣を中心に、被災された方々の2次避難所への避難や…

Today, I received the ``National Personnel Authority Recommendation and Report'' for 2020 (so-called ``National Personnel Authority Recommendation'') from the President of the National Personnel Authority. This year's National Personnel Authority Recommendations are comprised of the following pillars: ``Public service that allows people to play an active role based on their ability,'' ``Public service that is both comfortable to work in and allows for growth,'' ``Open public service that allows anyone to take on challenges,'' and ``Public service that allows people to work with a strong sense…