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August 2014
The Prime Ministers of Japan and India Visit Kyoto
On August 30, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at the Kyoto State Guest House. After walking around the Japanese gardens, both leaders attended the signing ceremony of a statement of intent to link the cities of Kyoto and Varanasi in India as partner cities. Afterwards Prime Minister Abe hosted an informal dinner banquet.
Conference to Enhance and Strengthen Regional Disaster Prevention Led by Fire Companies
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Conference to Enhance and Strengthen Regional Disaster Prevention Led by Fire Companies, which was held in Tokyo.
Meeting of the Council for Combating Childhood Poverty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Council for Combating Childhood Poverty at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting with Members of the Advisory Council on Countermeasures to Child Poverty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting with members of the Advisory Council on Countermeasures to Child Poverty at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Advisory Council on Vitalizing Towns, People and Jobs
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Advisory Council on Vitalizing Towns, People and Jobs at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the “State of Emergency Declaration on the Declining Birthrate” from the President of the National Governors’ Association and Others
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the “State of Emergency Declaration on the Declining Birthrate” from Mr. Keiji Yamada, President of the National Governors’ Association, and others, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Exchange of Views with Eminent Women
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe exchanged views with eminent women at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.
Advisory Council on Vitalizing Towns, People and Jobs
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Advisory Council on Vitalizing Towns, People and Jobs, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Inspects the State of Landslide Damage Caused by Torrential Rain
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hiroshima City in order to gauge the state of damage from the landslides caused by torrential rains.
Ministerial Council on Torrential Rain in August 2014
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Torrential Rain in August 2014 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
A Disaster Response Meeting among Relevant Ministries and Agencies for the Ongoing Torrential Rainfall since August 15
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the fourth Disaster Response Meeting among Relevant Ministries and Agencies for the Ongoing Torrential Rainfall since August 15 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the annual Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead held at the Nippon Budokan, in the presence of Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan.
The Prime Minister Offers Prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japanese National Team for the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Japanese national team for the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Asia-Pacific Robot Contest at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony, and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the annual Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Park in Nagasaki City.
The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Astronaut Wakata
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from astronaut Dr. Koichi Wakata at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives the National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation from Ms. Nahomi Ichimiya, President of the NPA, at the Prime Minister's Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, and Other Events
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Memorial Park in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City.
The Prime Minister Receives a Proposal from the Headquarters for Accelerating Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake of the Ruling Parties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a fourth proposal from the Headquarters for Accelerating Reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake of the Ruling Parties, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Headquarters on the Abduction Issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Headquarters on the Abduction Issue at the Prime Minister's Office. During the meeting, the details of support measures for the abductees and others affected by the abduction issue (the draft interim report) were discussed.
Second Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Brazil
On August 2 (local time), during his visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paolo, where he offered prayers and flowers at the Mausoleum of Pioneers of Japanese Immigration. The Prime Minister then visited the Japanese Pavilion and planted a commemorative tree. Following this, Prime Minister Abe held a press conference.
First Day of the Prime Minister’s Visit to Brazil
On August 1 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Federative Republic of Brazil.
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