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September 2014

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 30, 2014]

Meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 30, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Members of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from members of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[Tuesday, September 30, 2014]

The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives(Interpellation Session)

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 30, 2014]

Second Meeting of the Ministerial Council on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Ministerial Council on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[Monday, September 29, 2014]

Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first Government-Labor-Management Meeting for Realizing a Positive Cycle of the Economy in 2014 at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a policy speech during the plenary session of the House of Representatives (1)
[Monday, September 29, 2014]

Policy Speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the 187th Session of the Diet

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech during the plenary sessions of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Vice President of the United States
[Friday, September 26, 2014]

The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Fifth Day

On September 26 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), met with Mr. Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States, at a hotel in the city, and then attended a High-Level Meeting on peacekeeping operations (PKOs) held at the Headquarters of the UN.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the General Debate (1)
[Thursday, September 25, 2014]

The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Fourth Day

On September 25 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), in the morning, held talks with H.E. Dr. Fuad Ma’soum, President of the Republic of Iraq, at a hotel in New York City, and then attended the Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting held at the Headquarters of the UN. Later, the Prime Minister attended the High-level Meeting on Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak and delivered an address.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe talking with Ms. Hillary Clinton during an event on women’s issues at the Clinton Foundation
[Wednesday, September 24, 2014]

The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Third Day

On September 24 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), took part in an event on women’s issues at the Clinton Foundation in the morning and then met with H.E. Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic.

Photograph of the Prime Minister giving a speech at the meeting and luncheon of the Council on Foreign Relations (1)
[Tuesday, September 23, 2014]

The Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: Second Day

On September 23 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting New York in the United States to attend the 69th General Assembly of the United Nations, attended Invest Japan Seminar 2014 in the morning, and gave a speech.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at Columbia University
[Monday, September 22, 2014]

Prime Minister's Visit to the United States: First Day

On September 22 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited New York in the United States of America.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Friday, September 19, 2014]

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

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first 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)
[Friday, September 19, 2014]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth 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)
[Friday, September 19, 2014]

Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture and Peanut Producers

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Mayor of Yachimata City, Chiba Prefecture, and peanut producers.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[Friday, September 19, 2014]

The Prime Minister Delivers a Speech at the Research Institute of Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the national seminar organized by the Research Institute of Japan in Tokyo and delivered a speech.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[Friday, September 19, 2014]

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.

Photograph of the Prime Minister talking with one of the students (1)
[Thursday, September 18, 2014]

The Prime Minister Observes a Supplementary Night Class at a Junior High School

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo Metropolitan Junior High School in Katsushika City, Tokyo to observe a supplementary night class provided to students.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Thursday, September 18, 2014]

Industrial Competitiveness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 19th meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Thursday, September 18, 2014]

The Annual General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 120th Annual General Meeting of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Wednesday, September 17, 2014]

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 25th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting a day-care center
[Wednesday, September 17, 2014]

The Prime Minister Visits Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture to gauge the progress of the reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 16, 2014]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 15th meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 16, 2014]

Regulatory Reform Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 36th meeting of the Regulatory Reform Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call
[Tuesday, September 16, 2014]

Courtesy Call from the All-Japan Ryokan Proprietress Group

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the All-Japan Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) Proprietress Group.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 16, 2014]

Meeting with Chairpersons of Prefectural Assemblies

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with chairpersons of prefectural assemblies at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 16, 2014]

Meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 11th meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Saturday, September 13, 2014]

Citizens’ Rally: “We cannot wait any longer: We want results this year!”

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a citizens’ rally at Hibiya Public Hall entitled “We cannot wait any longer: We want results this year!”

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech at the Opening Session (1)
[Saturday, September 13, 2014]

The Prime Minister Attends the High Level Round Table of WAW! Tokyo 2014

On September 13, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2014).

Photograph of the Prime Minister giving a speech at the Open Forum of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo: WAW! Tokyo 2014 (1)
[Friday, September 12, 2014]

The Prime Minister Attends the Open Forum and Other Sessions of WAW! Tokyo 2014

On September 12, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo (WAW! Tokyo 2014).

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Friday, September 12, 2014]

Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Friday, September 12, 2014]

Joint Meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe jointly held the 35th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters and fourth meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Friday, September 12, 2014]

Strategic Headquarters for Space Development

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Strategic Headquarters for Space Development at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Thursday, September 11, 2014]

Robot Revolution Realization Council

Prime Minster Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Robot Revolution Realization Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Thursday, September 11, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the First Dispatch Group of Japanese Language Partners

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the first group of Japanese Language Partners to be dispatched to ASEAN member states.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposals
[Thursday, September 11, 2014]

The Prime Minister Meets with Chairman Sasakawa of The Nippon Foundation, and International Experts on Radiation Health Management

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with and received proposals from Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, and international experts on radiation health management, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a memorial address
[Thursday, September 11, 2014]

The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives on Duty

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister participating in activities (1)
[Wednesday, September 10, 2014]

The Prime Minister Visits Free School Tokyo Shure

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the free school Tokyo Shure, located in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending a commemorative photograph session
[Wednesday, September 10, 2014]

The Prime Minister Hosts a Luncheon Meeting for Female Ambassadors to Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a luncheon meeting at the Prime Minister's Office for female ambassadors to Japan.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award
[Wednesday, September 10, 2014]

Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister's Commendation to Contributors for Disaster Prevention for FY2014

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ceremony to present the Prime Minister's Commendation to contributors for disaster prevention for FY2014 held at the Prime Minister's Office.


Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Wednesday, September 10, 2014]

Council for the Protection of Information

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Council for the Protection of Information at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia
[Wednesday, September 10, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Bronwyn Bishop MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[Tuesday, September 9, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy call from the President of the House of Councillors of Morocco

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Mohamed Cheikh Biadillah, President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[Tuesday, September 9, 2014]

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving an explanation of a model of the rocket (1)
[Tuesday, September 9, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy call from Mr. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call (1)
[Tuesday, September 9, 2014]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Female Truck Drivers and Female Workers in the Construction Industry

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from female truck drivers (known in Japanese as “tora-garu,” or “truckgirls”) and female workers in the construction industry (“dobo-jo,” or “construction ladies”) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe being welcomed by the President of Sri Lanka and his wife
[Sunday, September 7, 2014]

The Prime Minister Visits Sri Lanka

On September 7 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
[Saturday, September 6, 2014]

The Prime Minister Visits Bangladesh

On September 6 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Dhaka, the capital of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Photograph of the Prime Minister raising a signboard
[Friday, September 5, 2014]

The Prime Minister Attends the Inauguration Ceremony for the Secretariat of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Secretariat of the Headquarters for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan, and also delivered an address to the staff.

Photograph of Commemorative photograph session
[Thursday, September 4, 2014]

First Meeting of the Parliamentary Vice-Ministers and Commemorative Photograph Session

The Parliamentary Vice-Ministers for the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet were determined during today’s Cabinet meeting.

Photograph of commemorative photograph session
[Thursday, September 4, 2014]

First Meeting of the State Ministers and Commemorative Photograph Session

The State Ministers for the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet were determined during today’s Cabinet meeting.

Photograph of the commemorative photograph session (1)
[Wednesday, September 3, 2014]

Inauguration of the Reshuffled Second Abe Cabinet

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted his first reshuffling of the Cabinet after inaugurating the Second Abe Cabinet.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe shaking hands with the Prime Minister of India
[Monday, September 1, 2014]

Japan-India Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a welcome ceremony for H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, who is paying an official visit to Japan, at the State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister meeting with the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, the Mayor of Okuma Town, and the Mayor of Futaba Town (1)
[Monday, September 1, 2014]

The Prime Minister Meets with the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, the Mayor of Okuma Town, and the Mayor of Futaba Town

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture; Mr. Toshitsuna Watanabe, Mayor of Okuma Town; and Mr. Shiro Izawa, Mayor of Futaba Town at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address during joint disaster prevention drills by the nine municipalities in the Kanto region (1)
[Monday, September 1, 2014]

Disaster Prevention Day Drills for FY2014

The annual comprehensive disaster prevention drills for 2014 were held on September 1, Japan's National Disaster Prevention Day. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took part in the drills together with all Cabinet members.

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