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The Prime Minister in Action
August 2021
Courtesy Call from U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry
On August 31, 2021, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from the Honorable John F. Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
Joint Meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council and the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters
On August 31, 2021, the Prime Minister held the 30th meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council and the 55th meeting of the Nuclear Emergency Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Students of the Sixth Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program
On August 30, 2021, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from the students of the sixth Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program.
Courtesy Call from the President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly
On August 27, 2021, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President-elect of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Congratulatory Telephone Call to Swimmer Suzuki
On August 27, 2021, Prime Minister made a congratulatory telephone call to swimmer SUZUKI Takayuki, who won the gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle category at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Headquarters for the World Expo
On August 27, 2021, the Prime Minister held the second meeting of the Headquarters for the World Expo at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Council for Science, Technology and Innovation
On August 26, 2021, the Prime Minister held the 56th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues
On August 26, 2021, the Prime Minister attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on the Monthly Economic Report and other relative issues at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Visit to the Vaccination Site at the Sumida City Hall
On August 26, 2021, the Prime Minister visited the vaccination site at the Sumida City Hall.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 25, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
75th Meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters
On August 25, 2021, the Prime Minister held the 75th meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 25, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the G7 leaders’ video conference.
G7 Leaders’ Video Conference
On August 24, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the G7 leaders’ video conference at the Prime Minister's Office.
Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
On August 24, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium, in the gracious presence of His Majesty the Emperor.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 24, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the handling of the declaration of a state of emergency and other matters.
Courtesy Call from U.S. Second Gentleman Emhoff
On August 24, 2021, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Mr. Douglas Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States of America.
Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform
On August 23, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the 11th meeting of the Council for Promotion of Regulatory Reform at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 23, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the results of the mayoral election of the City of Yokohama and other matters.
Flame Gathering Event of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
On August 20, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the Flame Gathering Event of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games held in the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace.
Meeting with Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mimura
On August 19, 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting with Mr. MIMURA Akio, Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tokyo.
Meeting with Japan Association of Corporate Executives Representative Director Sakurada
On August 19, 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting with Mr. SAKURADA Kengo, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives in Tokyo.
Meeting with Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) Chairman Tokura
On August 18, 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting with Mr. TOKURA Masakazu, Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) in Tokyo.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 17, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
73rd Meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters
On August 17, 2021, the Prime Minister held the 73rd meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 16, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the handling of the declaration of a state of emergency and other matters.
Visit to a Temporary Medical Facility (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
On August 16, 2021, the Prime Minister visited a temporary medical facility (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) in Tokyo.
Ministerial Meeting on the Heavy Rains in August
On August 15, 2021, the Prime Minister held the second ministerial meeting on the heavy rains in August at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister Attends the Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead
On August 15, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the annual memorial ceremony for the war dead held at the Nippon Budokan, in the gracious presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
The Prime Minister Offers Prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery
On August 15, 2021, the Prime Minister offered prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 13, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the number of new infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Tokyo reaching a record high and other matters.
Ministerial Meeting on the Heavy Rains That Began on August 11
On August 13, 2021, the Prime Minister held the first ministerial meeting on the heavy rains that began on August 11 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Courtesy Call from the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Japanese Olympic Committee
On August 10, 2021, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister’s Office from Ms. HASHIMOTO Seiko, President of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Mr. YAMASHITA Yasuhiro, President of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC).
The Prime Minister Receives the National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation
On August 10, 2020, the Prime Minister received a National Personnel Authority (NPA) Recommendation from Ms. KAWAMOTO Yuko, President of the NPA, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 10, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding his telephone talks with the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States of America, and other matters.
Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony and Other Events
On August 9, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the annual Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Park in Nagasaki City.
Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad (Tokyo 2020)
On August 8, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXXII Olympiad (Tokyo 2020) at the National Stadium, in the gracious presence of His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony and Other Events
On August 6, 2021, the Prime Minister attended the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony held in the Peace Memorial Park in the City of Hiroshima.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 5, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the handling of the priority measures to prevent the spread of disease and other matters.
72nd Meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters
On August 5, 2021, the Prime Minister held the 72nd meeting of the Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Press Conference by the Prime Minister
On August 4, 2021, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the handling of the priority measures to prevent the spread of disease and other matters.
Japan-Estonia Summit Meeting
On August 4, 2021, the Prime Minister held a summit meeting with H.E. Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia, at the Prime Minister's Office.
Ministerial Meeting on the Progress in Countermeasures against the Novel Coronavirus Disease
On August 4, 2021, the Prime Minister held the fifth ministerial meeting on the progress in countermeasures against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ministerial Meeting on Traffic Safety Measures
On August 4, 2021, the Prime Minister held the second ministerial meeting on traffic safety measures at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Expert Panel on Climate Change
On August 3, 2021, the Prime Minister held the fifth Expert Panel on Climate Change at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Exchange of Views with Medical Organizations
On August 3, 2021, the Prime Minister held an exchange of views with medical organizations at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meeting of Relevant Ministers on Healthcare Delivery System for Novel Coronavirus Disease
On August 2, 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting of relevant ministers on the healthcare delivery system for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
