Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

Japanese 

Opening Statement by Chief Cabinet Secretary Fujimura

The Prime Minister's visit to Fukushima Prefecture
CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY FUJIMURA: I have an announcement regarding Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's visit to Fukushima Prefecture. Tomorrow, Saturday, July 7, Prime Minister Noda will visit three cities in Fukushima Prefecture - Iwaki City, Kawauchi Village, and Fukushima City. Specifically, first, the Prime Minister will visit sites such as the tourism and local products center and a temporary accommodation facility in Iwaki City and an elementary school in Kawauchi Village. I understand that the Prime Minister will hear from people, including those who were caught in the earthquake and tsunami disaster and are still evacuating as well as from those who have already returned to their homes, about the challenges they face daily, among other issues. Secondly, the Prime Minister is expected to exchange views with the heads of the municipalities of the places he is visiting and of other areas, including the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture. It will be a full-day visit from early morning lasting to the evening.

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