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October 2019
Courtesy Call from Representatives of the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program and Others
On October 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from representatives participating in the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) and others, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments
On October 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the second meeting in FY2019 of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments, held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
On October 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform
On October 31, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the 1st meeting of the Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Giving a Letter of Assignment (Minister)
On October 31, 2019, following an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to the Prime Minister’s Office, where he gave Minister of State Masako Mori a letter of assignment as the new Minister of Justice.
Report from the Local Government System Research Council
On October 30, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received the Report on Future Response and Measures Concerning the Municipal Mergers from the 32nd Local Government System Research Council, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Proposal from the LDP Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 29, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a proposal from the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On October 28, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the ninth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
14th Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No 19 of 2019
On October 28, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 14th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
13th Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 26, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 13th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19* of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
12th Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 12th meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19* of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Giving a Letter of Assignment (Minister)
On October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Minister of State Hiroshi Kajiyama a letter of assignment as the new Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Minister in charge of Industrial Competitiveness, Minister in charge of International Exposition, Minister for Economic Cooperation with Russia, Minister in charge of the Response to the Economic Impact caused by the Nuclear Accident, and Minister of State for the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation.
Kyoen-no-gi, Court Banquets after the Ceremony of the Enthronement (Day Two)
On October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Kyoen-no-gi, Court Banquets after the Ceremony of the Enthronement (Day Two), at the Imperial Palace.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (9)
On October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Press Conference on the Resignation of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Sugawara
On October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (8)
On October 24, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On October 24, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (7)
On October 24, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Naikaku-Soridaijin-Fusai-Shusai-Bansankai (Banquet Hosted by the Prime Minister and His Spouse)
On October 23, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the Naikaku-Soridaijin-Fusai-Shusai-Bansankai (banquet hosted by the Prime Minister and his spouse) in Tokyo.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (6)
On October 23, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (5)
On October 23, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Kyoen-no-gi, Court Banquets after the Ceremony of the Enthronement (Day One)
On October 22, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Kyoen-no-gi, Court Banquets after the Ceremony of the Enthronement (day one), at the Imperial Palace.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (4)
On October 22, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi, Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden (State Hall)
On October 22, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi, Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden (State Hall), at the Imperial Palace.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (3)
On October 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (2)
On October 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Bilateral Meetings and Other Events with Participants of the Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi (Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor at the Seiden [State Hall]) (1)
On October 21, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held bilateral meetings and other events at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House.
Tenth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 20, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the tenth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Visit to Nagano Prefecture (Typhoon No. 19 of 2019)
On October 20, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Nagano Prefecture to inspect the state of the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19* of 2019.
Ninth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 19, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the ninth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Eighth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 18, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On October 18, 2019, 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.
Seventh Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 17, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the seventh meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Visit to Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures (Typhoon No. 19 of 2019)
On October 17, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures to inspect the state of the damage caused by Typhoon No. 19 of 2019.
Sixth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the sixth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors
On October 16, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.
Fourth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 15, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fourth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Fifth Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 15, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Third Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the third meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Second Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 14, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19* of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
First Meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019
On October 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the first meeting of the Emergency Response Headquarters for Typhoon No. 19 of 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces Who Lost Their Lives on Duty
On October 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the FY2019 Memorial Service for Members of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Who Lost Their Lives on Duty, held at the Ministry of Defense.
Ministerial Meeting on Typhoon No. 19
On October 13, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the second Ministerial Meeting on Typhoon No. 19* at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Meeting on Typhoon No. 19
On October 11, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a Ministerial Meeting on Typhoon No. 19 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Honors Contributors to the Building of Safe and Reassuring Communities
On October 11, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a ceremony to commend contributors to the building of safe and reassuring communities in FY2019 at the Prime Minister's Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On October 11, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
On October 10, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the eighth meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in 2019 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
On October 10, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
Congratulatory Call to Asahi Kasei Honorary Fellow Akira Yoshino
On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister Abe made a congratulatory call to Dr. Akira Yoshino, Honorary Fellow of Asahi Kasei Corporation, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Green Innovation Summit and Other Events
On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Green Innovation Summit at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Plenary Session of the House of Councillors
On October 9, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.
Courtesy Call from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz
On October 8, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe received a courtesy call from the Hon. Ted Cruz, United States Senator, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Plenary Sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives
On October 8, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors in the morning, and the plenary session of the House of Representatives in the afternoon.
Nikkei BP and Nikkei Business’s 50th Anniversary “ Evening of Gratitude”
On October 7, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended “An Evening of Gratitude,” an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Nikkei BP and the publication of the inaugural issue of Nikkei Business, held in Tokyo.
Plenary Session of the House of Representatives
On October 7, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
Commemorative National Meeting on the 70th Anniversary of the inception of the Offenders Rehabilitation System
On October 7, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Commemorative National Meeting on the 70th Anniversary of the inception of the Offenders Rehabilitation System, which was held in Tokyo in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum
On October 6, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum 16th Annual Meeting held in Kyoto, where he delivered an address.
Policy Speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the 200th Session of the Diet
On October 4, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech to the 200th Session of the Diet during the plenary sessions of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
Council on Investments for the Future
On October 3, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the 31st meeting of the Council on Investments for the Future at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Japan-Samoa Summit Meeting and Other Events
On October 2, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hosted a summit meeting and other events with the Hon. Tuilaepa Fatialofa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on North Korea’s Missile Launch
On October 2, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of Managing Editors of the Member Companies of Kyodo News
On October 1, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended a meeting of managing editors of the member companies of Kyodo News held in Tokyo, and gave a speech.
Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties
On October 1, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended the Liaison Meeting of the Government and Ruling Parties at the Prime Minister’s Office.
TPP Task Force
On October 1, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held the fifth meeting of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Task Force at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference on the Consumption Tax Increase
On October 1, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.