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October 2016

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[October 31, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Representatives of the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from youth representatives participating in the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the request
[October 31, 2016]

Request to the Government on the Return of the Northern Territories

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request to the Government on the return of the Northern Territories at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 31, 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, the Prime Minister answered general and intensive questions from the Committee members on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[October 31, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Recipient Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, Honorary Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology , recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister passing out mochi rice cakes at the Minamisanriku Town Industrial Fair
[October 30, 2016]

Visit to Miyagi Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Miyagi Prefecture.

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

Education Rebuilding Implementation Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 38th meeting of the Education Rebuilding Implementation Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 28, 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, the Prime Minister answered general and intensive questions from the Committee members on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the two leaders shaking hands
[October 27, 2016]

Japan-Jordan Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 27, 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, the Prime Minister answered general and intensive questions from the Committee members on the “Request for approval of the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership” and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[October 27, 2016]

Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting in FY2016 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Regional Governments at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the letter of request
[October 27, 2016]

Proposal from the Governor of Tottori Prefecture and Others Regarding an Urgent Request Concerning the Earthquake that Hit Central Tottori Prefecture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from Mr. Jinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture, and others regarding an urgent request concerning the earthquake that hit central Tottori Prefecture, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[October 26, 2016]

Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address on the red carpet
[October 25, 2016]

The Prime Minister Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting (1)
[October 25, 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)
[October 24, 2016]

Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Council for the Realization of Work Style Reform, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[October 23, 2016]

FY2016 Exhibition Ceremony for the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Self-Defense Forces

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the FY2016 Exhibition Ceremony for the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Self-Defense Forces held at the Asaka Training Area of the Ground Self-Defense Force.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a memorial address
[October 22, 2016]

Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces Who Lost Their Lives on Duty

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the FY2016 Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Who Lost Their Lives on Duty held at the Ministry of Defense.

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

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 17th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the request (1)
[October 21, 2016]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Governor of Aichi Prefecture and the Mayor of Nagoya City on Support for the Hosting of the 20th Asian Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a request from Mr. Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture , and Mr. Takashi Kawamura, Mayor of Nagoya City , on Support for the Hosting of the 20th Asian Games, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[October 21, 2016]

Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving the courtesy call (1)
[October 21, 2016]

Courtesy Call from Nara Persimmon PR Ladies and Others

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Nara Persimmon PR Ladies and others, at the Prime Minister's Office.

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

Official Dinner of the World Forum on Sport and Culture

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the official dinner of the World Forum on Sport and Culture held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the award ceremony (1)
[October 20, 2016]

Presentation of People’s Honor Award

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony to present the People’s Honor Award at the Prime Minister’s Office to Ms. Kaori Icho, and bestowed her with the certificate of award, the shield and a commemorative gift.

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

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)
[October 20, 2016]

National Council for the Promotion of Disaster Prevention

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the National Council for the Promotion of Disaster Prevention at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands
[October 19, 2016]

Japan-Brazil Summit Meeting and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with H.E. Mr. Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award (1)
[October 19, 2016]

The Prime Minister Honors Contributors to the Building of Safe and Reassuring Communities

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony to commend contributors to the building of safe and reassuring communities in FY2016 at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister exchanging views with participants (1)
[October 19, 2016]

Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted the second “Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform,” at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister raising his hand to answer a question
[October 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, the Prime Minister answered general and intensive questions from the Committee members on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

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

Meeting of the Advisory Council on Easing the Burden of the Official Duties and Public Activities of His Majesty the Emperor

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Advisory Council on Easing the Burden of the Official Duties and Public Activities of His Majesty the Emperor at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 17, 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, the Prime Minister answered general and intensive questions from the Committee members on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the “Bill on the Development of Related Legislation Following the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.”

Photograph of the leaders shaking hands (1)
[October 14, 2016]

Japan-Mongolia Summit Meeting and Other Events

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[October 14, 2016]

Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 16th meeting in 2016 of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister paying his condolences (1)
[October 14, 2016]

Visit to Offer Condolences Following the Passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo in the wake of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of the Kingdom of Thailand to sign the book of condolences.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[October 14, 2016]

Hometown Development Practical Action Team

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the first meeting of the Hometown Development Practical Action Team at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address (1)
[October 14, 2016]

Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister exchanging views with participants (1)
[October 13, 2016]

Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted the first “Meeting with the Prime Minister and Workers to Exchange Views on Work Style Reform”, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 13, 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 commemorative photograph session (1)
[October 12, 2016]

Meeting with the King of the Belgians and Other Events

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a meeting with His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, and then hosted a banquet, at Akasaka Palace State Guest House.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 12, 2016]

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister bowing after the vote at the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors (1)
[October 11, 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 and the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister encouraging evacuees (1)
[October 8, 2016]

Visit to Iwate Prefecture for an Inspection of the State of Damage Caused by Typhoon No. 10, 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Iwate Prefecture in order to gauge the state of damage caused by Typhoon No. 10.

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

Courtesy Call from the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of Indonesia

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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

Courtesy Call from Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Security of Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, the Minister Mentor and Minister of Planning Strategic Investment of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[October 7, 2016]

Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister making a statement (1)
[October 7, 2016]

Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the TPP

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 16th Meeting amongst Main Ministers on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister conversing with athletes (1)
[October 6, 2016]

Presentation of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation for Japanese Athletes Who Participated in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a presentation ceremony of the Prime Minister’s certificate of appreciation and other events for Japanese athletes who participated in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the Prime Minister's Office.

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

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the UK Members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the UK members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions (1)
[October 6, 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. During that meeting, there were general questions on the second FY2016 supplementary budget.

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

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, where he answered general questions on the FY2016 second supplementary budget.

Photograph of the Prime Minister bowing after the vote at the meeting of the plenary session of the House of Representatives (1)
[October 4, 2016]

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

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee and a plenary session of the House of Representatives.

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

Council on National Strategic Special Zones

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 24th meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Abe making the congratulatory telephone call
[October 3, 2016]

Congratulatory Telephone Call to Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a congratulatory telephone call to Tokyo Institute of Technology Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address
[October 3, 2016]

CEATEC JAPAN 2016 Opening Reception

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the CEATEC JAPAN 2016 Opening Reception held in Tokyo.

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

Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

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

Photograph of the Prime Minister giving an address (1)
[October 2, 2016]

Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 13th Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum Annual Meeting held in Kyoto, where he delivered an address.

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