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March 2016

Photograph of working dinner hosted by the President of the United States (Pool Photo)
[March 31, 2016]

2016 Nuclear Security Summit and Other Events: Second Day

On March 31 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Washington D.C. to attend the 4th Nuclear Security Summit, held a trilateral summit meeting with The Honorable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America and H.E. Ms. Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[March 30, 2016]

2016 Nuclear Security Summit and Other Events: First Day

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe traveled to Washington D.C. in the United States of America to attend the 4th Nuclear Security Summit and other events.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[March 30, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Representatives of the Boy Scouts who Received the Fuji Award

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the representatives of the Boy Scouts who received the Fuji Award.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 30, 2016]

Meeting of the Council for the Development of a Tourism Vision to Support the Future of Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the “Council for the Development of a Tourism Vision to Support the Future of Japan” at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference (1)
[March 29, 2016]

Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office

Photograph of the Prime Minister bowing after the vote on the FY2016 comprehensive budget at the plenary session of the House of Councillors
[March 29, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee and the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors in the morning and the plenary session in the afternoon.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[March 28, 2016]

Japan-Zimbabwe Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Robert Gabriel Mugabe, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 28, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving an explanation (1)
[March 28, 2016]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 25, 2016]

Courtesy Call from a Delegation Led by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation led by the Hon. Deb Fischer , United States Senator, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[March 25, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Special Mission for Urgent Countermeasures on Childcare Waiting Lists and Other Issues and the New Komeito Childcare Waiting List Countermeasure Promotion Project Team

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Special Mission for Urgent Countermeasures on Childcare Waiting Lists and Other Issues and the New Komeito Childcare Waiting List Countermeasure Promotion Project Team at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 25, 2016]

National Council for Promoting the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the National Council for Promoting the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 25, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[March 24, 2016]

“Capture the Best Japan” G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Photography Contest Awards Ceremony

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the awards ceremony for the “Capture the Best Japan” G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Photography Contest at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 24, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 4th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2016 at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 24, 2016]

Meeting of the House of Councillors Committee on Financial Affairs

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the House of Councillors Committee on Financial Affairs.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[March 23, 2016]

Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 23, 2016]

Meeting of the Committee on Internal Affairs and Communications of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Internal Affairs and Communications of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 22, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the National Assembly Speaker of Angola

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from H.E. Mr. Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, National Assembly Speaker of the Republic of Angola .

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[March 22, 2016]

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the International Finance and Economic Assessment Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 22, 2016]

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 35th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement
[March 22, 2016]

Headquarters for Creating a Society in which All Women Shine

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Headquarters for Creating a Society in which All Women Shine, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement
[March 22, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Council on Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 21, 2016]

National Defense Academy Graduation Ceremony

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, delivered an address to the graduates.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a congratulatory address (1)
[March 19, 2016]

Japan Coast Guard School Graduation Ceremony

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the graduation ceremony at the Japan Coast Guard School in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 18, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 17, 2016]

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the International Finance and Economic Assessment Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 17, 2016]

The General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 123rd General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the report (1)
[March 16, 2016]

The Prime Minister Receives a Report from the Local Government System Research Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the “Report on Local Government Systems and Governance Responding Appropriately to Japan’s Diminishing Population” from the 31st meeting of the Local Government System Research Council, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister being presented with Kurume camellias
[March 16, 2016]

Presentation of Kurume Camellias

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with Kurume camellias at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 16, 2016]

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the International Finance and Economic Assessment Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[March 15, 2016]

Japan-East Timor Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Taur Matan Ruak, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 15, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Students of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from students of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 15, 2016]

Global Warming Prevention Headquarters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 34th meeting of the Global Warming Prevention Headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 14, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 11, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 11, 2016]

Memorial Ceremony Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Memorial Ceremony Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake held in Tokyo in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 11, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[March 11, 2016]

Meeting of the Central Transport Safety Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Central Transport Safety Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[March 10, 2016]

Japan-Finland Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto, President of the Republic of Finland , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference (1)
[March 10, 2016]

Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office to mark the fifth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 10, 2016]

Joint Meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council and the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 15th meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council and the 39th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 10, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Heads of Local Governments of the Host Sites for the G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Summit and Related Ministerial Meetings

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from heads of local governments of the host sites for the G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Summit and related ministerial meetings at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 9, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the Parliament of Denmark

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Pia Kjaersgaard, Speaker of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Denmark , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 9, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Japanese American Leadership Delegation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japanese American Leadership Delegation at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 9, 2016]

Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister meeting with the participants (1)
[March 8, 2016]

Meeting with Part-Time Workers and Contracted Employees toward the Establishment of the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting with part-time workers and contracted employees toward the establishment of the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award (1)
[March 8, 2016]

Presentation Ceremony of the FY2015 Prime Minister’s Awards for the Hometown Development Grand Prize and Hometown Event Grand Prize

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the presentation ceremony of the FY2015 Prime Minister’s Awards for the Hometown Development Grand Prize and Hometown Event Grand Prize, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 8, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the President of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, President of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 8, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the President of the Storting of Norway

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Olemic Thommessen, President of the Storting of the Kingdom of Norway , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[March 7, 2016]

Award Ceremony for the Seiron Award

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended an award ceremony for the Seiron Award held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 7, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister meeting with chefs at a restaurant
[March 5, 2016]

The Prime Minister Visits Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 4, 2016]

Public-Private Dialogue towards Investment for the Future

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Public-Private Dialogue towards Investment for the Future at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 4, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Miss Japan Grand Prix

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Miss Japan Grand Prix at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding talks (1)
[March 4, 2016]

Talks with the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Mr. Takeshi Onaga, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a request
[March 4, 2016]

Request from the Headquarters for Accelerating Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake of the Ruling Parties

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for Accelerating Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake of the Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[March 4, 2016]

Acceptance of the Settlement Recommendation Related to the Relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office regarding the acceptance of the recommendation for a settlement related to the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma in Okinawa.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 3, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of CouncillorsMeeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[March 2, 2016]

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 20th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 2, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of the Seimas (Parliament) of the Republic of Lithuania , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[March 2, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister bowing after the vote at the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
[March 1, 2016]

Meetings of the Budget Committee, the Financial Affairs Committee, and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives in the morning, and meetings of the Financial Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives and the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[March 1, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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