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April 2016

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 30, 2016]

Twentieth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 20th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister encouraging evacuees
[April 29, 2016]

Visit to Oita Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture for an Inspection of the State of the Damage Caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Oita Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture in order to gauge the state of the damage caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 28, 2016]

Nineteenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 19th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 28, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Artificial Intelligence Future Socioeconomic Strategy Headquarters and Research Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Artificial Intelligence Future Socioeconomic Strategy Headquarters and Research Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call
[April 27, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Participants in the 2016 Junior Summit in Mie

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from participants in the 2016 Junior Summit in Mie, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 27, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Public Safety and Counter-Terrorism

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Research Commission on Public Safety and Counter-Terrorism of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 27, 2016]

Eighteenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 18th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 27, 2016]

Proposal from Four Kyushu Economic Bodies regarding an Urgent Request concerning Recovery from Damage Resulting from the Kumamoto Earthquake 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from four Kyushu-based economic bodies regarding an urgent request concerning the recovery from damage resulting from the Kumamoto Earthquake 2016, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 26, 2016]

National Council for Promoting the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal
[April 26, 2016]

Proposal from New Komeito on the Formulation of the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from New Komeito on the formulation of the Plan to Realize the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 26, 2016]

Seventeenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 17th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 26, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for Japan’s Economic Revitalization and the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Headquarters for Japan’s Economic Revitalization and the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering the keynote speech
[April 26, 2016]

Global Conference of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Toward the 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the Global Conference of Parliamentarians on Population and Development Toward the 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit, held in Tokyo, and delivered the keynote speech.

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

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

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

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

Sixteenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixteenth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Fifteenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifteenth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister encouraging evacuees (1)
[April 23, 2016]

Visit to Kumamoto Prefecture for an Inspection of the State of the Damage Caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Kumamoto Prefecture in order to gauge the state of damage caused by the Kumamoto Earthquake.

[April 22, 2016]

Thirteenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the thirteenth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 21, 2016]

Proposal from Representatives of G7 Economic Organizations

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from representatives of economic organizations from the G7 countries at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call
[April 21, 2016]

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. Fabrice Bregier, EU Co-Chairman; and other members of the EU-Japan Business Round Table.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting
[April 21, 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 making a statement (1)
[April 21, 2016]

Twelfth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the twelfth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Opening Ceremony for the B7 Tokyo Summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the B7 Tokyo Summit held in Tokyo.

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

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

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

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[April 20, 2016]

Japan-Panama Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez , President of the Republic of Panama, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 20, 2016]

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 36th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

[April 20, 2016]

Eleventh Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eleventh meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 20, 2016]

Emergency Proposal from Initiatives from Osaka concerning the Kumamoto Earthquake

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received an emergency proposal from Initiatives from Osaka concerning the Kumamoto Earthquake at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 20, 2016]

Emergency Proposal from the Kumamoto Region Earthquake Disaster Response Headquarters of the Democratic Party

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received an emergency proposal from the Kumamoto Region Earthquake Disaster Response Headquarters of the Democratic Party at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 19, 2016]

Tenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 19, 2016]

Industrial Competitiveness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 26th meeting of the Industrial Competitiveness Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the joint statement (1)
[April 19, 2016]

Joint Statement towards the G7 Summit from the Science Council of Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a Joint Statement towards the G7 Summit from the Science Council of Japan, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 19, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Winners of the Japan Prize

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the winners of the 2016 (32nd) Japan Prize, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 19, 2016]

Request on the Fundamental Enhancement of the Budget Related to Science and Technology

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request on the fundamental enhancement of the budget related to science and technology at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement
[April 19, 2016]

Council for Science, Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 18th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech
[April 18, 2016]

Ninth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the request
[April 18, 2016]

Proposal from New Komeito regarding an Urgent Request concerning the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from New Komeito regarding an urgent request concerning the earthquake centered in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 18, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister offering a silent prayer
[April 18, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. During the Special Committee meeting, a silent prayer was first offered to those who perished in the earthquake centered in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture. Following this, the Prime Minister answered general questions from the Committee members on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership .”

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 17, 2016]

Eighth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Meeting of the Team to Support the Daily Lives of Disaster Victims from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Team to Support the Daily Lives of Disaster Victims from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 15, 2016]

Second Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech (1)
[April 14, 2016]

First Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 13, 2016]

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 21st meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal
[April 13, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Committee on Expanding the Diffusion of Renewable Energy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Committee on Expanding the Diffusion of Renewable Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 13, 2016]

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[April 12, 2016]

Public-Private Dialogue towards Investment for the Future

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 12, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the National Parliamentarians’ Groups Participating in the Tokyo Meeting of the OECD Global Parliamentary Network

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the National Parliamentarians’ Groups participating in the Tokyo meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Parliamentary Network, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 12, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Fukushima Prefecture Ryokan and Hotel Lifestyle and Hygiene Trade Association Proprietress Group

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Fukushima Prefecture Ryokan and Hotel Lifestyle and Hygiene Trade Association Proprietress Group at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 12, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Hamburg Cherry Blossom Princess and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hamburg Cherry Blossom Princess, the Japan Cherry Blossom Queen and others at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal
[April 12, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Research Commission on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Small Business

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Research Commission on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Small Business at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 12, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of the French Republic , at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 9, 2016]

Citizens’ Rally: “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!”

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a Citizens’ Rally, “The Decisive Juncture Continues, We Will Rescue All the Abductees through Sanctions and International Collaboration!” held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister having his photograph taken with guests (1)
[April 9, 2016]

The Prime Minister Hosts a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo. Many guests attended, including leading figures from the culture and art world, as well as the sports world.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[April 8, 2016]

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Taavi Rõivas, Prime Minister of Estonia , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Taavi Rõivas, Prime Minister of Estonia , at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[April 8, 2016]

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Photograph of the commemorative photograph session
[April 8, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Japanese Language Theater Group "En Juku," Comprised of Indonesian Students

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Japanese language theater group "En Juku," comprised of Indonesian students.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 7, 2016]

“Beauty of Japan” Comprehensive Project Advisory Panel

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the “Beauty of Japan” Comprehensive Project Advisory Panel at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 7, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Representatives of Labor Unions of G7 Countries and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from the representatives of labor unions of G7 countries and others.

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

Meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership .

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 7, 2016]

International Finance and Economic Assessment Council

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

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[April 6, 2016]

Japan-Ukraine Summit Meeting and Other Events

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[April 6, 2016]

Courtesy Call from the Mayor of Istanbul

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Mr. Kadir Topbas , Mayor of Istanbul in the Republic of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 6, 2016]

Address to New Civil Servants

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 50th ceremony held in Tokyo inaugurating the joint training for new civil servants, and delivered an address to them.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 5, 2016]

Council for the Protection of Information

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[April 5, 2016]

Meeting to Follow up on Proposals of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting to follow up on proposals of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[April 5, 2016]

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 making a statement (1)
[April 5, 2016]

Ministerial Council on the Response to Infectious Diseases that Pose a Threat to Global Society

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Response to Infectious Diseases that Pose a Threat to Global Society, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[April 4, 2016]

Arab Week Reception

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Arab Week Reception held in Tokyo.

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

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[April 4, 2016]

Courtesy Call from High School Students from Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from students from Futaba High School and Futaba-shoyo Senior High School of Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the proposal (1)
[April 4, 2016]

Proposal from the LDP Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education and New Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) Headquarters for the Revitalization of Education and New Komeito Headquarters for the Promotion of Education Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit Opening Plenary (1)
[April 1, 2016]

2016 Nuclear Security Summit and Other Events: Third Day

On April 1 (local time), Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is visiting Washington D.C. to attend the 4th Nuclear Security Summit, attended the Summit’s opening plenary on “National Actions to Enhance Nuclear Security .” Afterwards, Prime Minister Abe held a bilateral summit meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and then attended a leaders' photo session.

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