Skip to main content

Home >  News >  The Prime Minister in Action >  May 2015

The Prime Minister in Action

May 2015

Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting a temporary shop at Kaiyama emergency temporary housing
[May 31, 2015]

The Prime Minister Visits Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands ahead of the summit meeting
[May 29, 2015]

Japan-EU Summit Meeting and Other Activities

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the Japan-European Union (EU) Summit Meeting with H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, and H.E. Mr. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 29, 2015]

Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth Thematic Meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 29, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the Iris Princesses and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Iris Princesses and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[May 29, 2015]

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 fifth proposal 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 answering questions (1)
[May 29, 2015]

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 answering questions (1)
[May 28, 2015]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Legislation for Peace and Security of Japan and the International Community

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Legislation for Peace and Security of Japan and the International Community.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[May 27, 2015]

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)
[May 27, 2015]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Legislation for Peace and Security of Japan and the International Community

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Legislation for Peace and Security of Japan and the International Community.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 26, 2015]

Courtesy Call from a Delegation Led by the Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the US House Armed Services Committee

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from a delegation led by the Hon. Mr. Michael D. Rogers, Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee of the United States, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award
[May 26, 2015]

Ceremony to Present the Commendations for Contributors to Consumer Support for FY2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a ceremony to present the Prime Minister's commendations for contributors to consumer support for FY2015 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 26, 2015]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting in 2015 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 26, 2015]

Plenary session of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 26, 2015]

Meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour, and Welfare of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands before the meeting
[May 25, 2015]

Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Dato’ Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister being presented with the kariyushi shirt
[May 25, 2015]

Presentation of Kariyushi Shirt from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was presented with an Okinawan kariyushi shirt from Mr. Takeshi Onaga, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister offering a flower (1)
[May 25, 2015]

Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, held in the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[May 25, 2015]

The Prime Minister Receives a Proposal from the Science and Technology Parliamentary Association

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Science and Technology Parliamentary Association at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 25, 2015]

Cyber Security Strategy Headquarters

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting of the Cyber Security Strategy Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the leaders’ commemorative photograph session (1)
[May 23, 2015]

7th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: Second Day

On May 23, following on from the previous day, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 7th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, which was held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the banquet (1)
[May 22, 2015]

7th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: First Day

On May 22, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 7th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, which was held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[May 21, 2015]

Banquet of the 21st International Conference on the Future of Asia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the banquet of the 21st International Conference on the Future of Asia held in Tokyo, and delivered a speech.

Photograph of the two leaders shaking hands
[May 21, 2015]

Luncheon hosted for the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a luncheon for the Hon. Mr. Peter O'Neill, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, and other guests, in Tokyo.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[May 20, 2015]

Japan-Mongolia Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 20, 2015]

Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet (Party Leaders' Debate)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a party leaders’ debate with Mr. Katsuya Okada, President of the Democratic Party of Japan; Mr. Yorihisa Matsuno, leader of the Japan Innovation Party; and Mr. Kazuo Shii, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Japanese Communist Party; at the Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet, which was attended by all ministers.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[May 19, 2015]

Japan-Fiji Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with Rear Admiral (Retired) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[May 19, 2015]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 6th meeting in 2015 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 18, 2015]

Council for the Protection of Information

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a proposal
[May 18, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the EU-Japan Business Round Table

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Kazuo Tsukuda, Japanese Co-Chairman; Mr. Danny Risberg, acting EU Co-Chairman; and other members of the EU-Japan Business Round Table.

Photograph of the Prime Minister reporting on his official visit to the United States (1)
[May 18, 2015]

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 exchanging views with workers from the Nakahechi Town Forest Union conducting forest thinning
[May 17, 2015]

The Prime Minister Visits Wakayama Prefecture

On May 17, following on from the previous day, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Wakayama Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister offering flowers at Higashi Yuenchi Park
[May 16, 2015]

The Prime Minister Visits Hyogo Prefecture and Wakayama Prefecture

On May 16, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hyogo Prefecture and Wakayama Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 15, 2015]

Celebration of the Establishment of the Robot Revolution Initiative Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a celebration of the establishment of the Robot Revolution Initiative Council, held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister reporting on his official visit to the United States (1)
[May 15, 2015]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 15, 2015]

Meeting of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference (1)
[May 14, 2015]

Press Conference by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office to mark the cabinet decision on the Legislation for Peace and Security.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the seventh proposal
[May 14, 2015]

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 30th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 14, 2015]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the report (1)
[May 14, 2015]

Report on the Development of the Legislation for Peace and Security by the Ruling Coalition

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a report on the development of the Legislation for Peace and Security by the ruling coalition at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the two leaders shaking hands
[May 13, 2015]

Japan-Belgium Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a Summit Meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 13, 2015]

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 making a statement (1)
[May 12, 2015]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 5th meeting in 2015 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[May 12, 2015]

Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the request
[May 12, 2015]

Request from the LDP Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from the Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 9, 2015]

Pacific Vision 21 Tokyo Meeting

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Pacific Vision 21 Tokyo Meeting held at a hotel in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[May 8, 2015]

Courtesy Call from the Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[May 8, 2015]

Headquarters for the Promotion of Privatization of the Postal Services

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Privatization of the Postal Services at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister conversing with members of the KAKEHASHI Project (1)
[May 1, 2015]

Prime Minister’s Visit to the United States: Sixth and Seventh Days

On the morning of May 1 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting San Francisco in the United States of America, attended a breakfast meeting with Japanese entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

Page Top

The Prime Minister in Action

2017
2016
2015
2014