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PM Takaichi faces opposition questioning after Diet session closes, approval rating at record low 53.7%
Following the closure of the extraordinary Diet session, Prime Minister Takaichi will face intensive questioning from opposition parties in the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 28th. The cabinet approval rating has fallen to a record low of 53.7% since its formation. While regions are intensifying their campaigns to be designated under the newly enacted Deputy Capital Law, discussions on reducing the consumption tax are gaining momentum within the Liberal Democratic Party. In Niigata Prefecture, flooding caused by record heavy rain has occurred, and the 'Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Capital' has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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PM Takaichi faces opposition grilling in first intensive session after Diet closure With the extraordinary Diet session having ended and the ruling coalition passing the Deputy Capital Bill by a margin of two votes, Prime Minister Takaichi is set to face intensive questioning from the opposition in the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 28th. According to a Kyodo News opinion poll, the cabinet approval rating has fallen to a record low of 53.7% since its formation. 123
Local governments accelerate moves toward deputy capital designation; Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Hokkaido step forward Following the enactment of the law to create a deputy capital, prefectures including Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido are accelerating preparations for designation. However, as specific requirements will be set by government ordinance in the future, there are voices saying the details remain unclear. 4
LDP to consolidate views on consumption tax cut within week Regarding the government's consideration of a consumption tax cut on food items, a plan has emerged for Prime Minister Takaichi to instruct the LDP leadership to coordinate opinions within the party. According to a Kyodo News opinion poll, approval of a tax cut is highest even among opposition supporters, and calls for early implementation are strong. 56
Record heavy rain in Niigata Prefecture submerges city center, homes flooded Due to the influence of a front, heavy rain fell across the lower and central parts of Niigata Prefecture, causing extensive flooding on roads in Niigata City’s central area. Many homes suffered upstairs and downstairs flooding. JR lines were also suspended, affecting approximately 50,000 people. 7
Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Capital inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in South Korea, on the 26th decided to inscribe the 'Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Capital' (Nara Prefecture), which consists of 19 archaeological sites representing a centralized government system from the late 6th to early 8th century, as a World Cultural Heritage site. 8
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