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February 2012

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the Party Leaders' Debate 1
[Wednesday, February 29, 2012]

Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet (Party Leaders' Debate)

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a debate with Mr. Sadakazu Tanigaki, President of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of the New Komeito, at the Committee on Fundamental National Policies Joint Meeting of Both Houses at the Diet.

Photograph of the Prime Minister meeting with Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Hirokazu Nakaima 1
[Monday, February 27, 2012]

Second Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, visiting Okinawa Prefecture since the previous day, met with Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, at the Okinawa Prefectural Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister observing Naha Airport's runway expansion project
[Sunday, February 26, 2012]

First Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited Okinawa Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from a high school student orphaned by the tsunami and the Japan Women's Tohoku Youth Football Team
[Saturday, February 25, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from a High School Student Orphaned by the Tsunami and the Japan Women's Tohoku Youth Football Team

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call from a high school student orphaned by the tsunami and the Japan Women's Tohoku Youth Football Team at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda receiving a letter of request from Governor Sato of Fukushima Prefecture
[Friday, February 24, 2012]

The Prime Minister Meets with the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Yuhei Sato, Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from International Abilympic gold medalists
[Friday, February 24, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from International Abilympic Gold Medalists

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call from gold medalists at the 2011 8th International Abilympics at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the plenary session of the House of Councillors
[Friday, February 24, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the Ministerial Meeting on Okinawa 1
[Friday, February 24, 2012]

Ministerial Meeting on Okinawa

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the Ministerial Meeting on Okinawa at the Diet building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister at the radio recording
[Thursday, February 23, 2012]

Radio Recording for the Government Public Relations Program (Recorded on February 22)

On February 22, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a radio recording at the Prime Minister's Office for a nationwide TBS Radio program called, "Policy Updates from the Prime Minister's Office."

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Thursday, February 23, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Wednesday, February 22, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali
[Tuesday, February 21, 2012]

The Prime Minister Meets with Prime Minister Ali of Mozambique

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held talks with Mr. Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 1
[Tuesday, February 21, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow 1
[Tuesday, February 21, 2012]

Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the 2nd Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow at the Diet building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the
[Monday, February 20, 2012]

"Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize" Committee

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the second meeting of the "Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize" Committee held at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Andrius Kubilius
[Monday, February 20, 2012]

Meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Andrius Kubilius

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Andrius Kubilius, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Frontier of Wisdom Panel 1
[Monday, February 20, 2012]

The Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy – Frontier of Wisdom Panel

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Frontier of Wisdom Panel, one of the four panels of the Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy, held at the Cabinet Office Main Building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a message on regional reconstruction from high school students from the six prefectures of the Tohoku Region
[Sunday, February 19, 2012]

High School Students from the Six Prefectures of the Tohoku Region Pay Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Official Residence from high school students from the six prefectures of the Tohoku Region.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award to a recipient of the Award of Japan for Crafting
[Friday, February 17, 2012]

Ceremony to Present the Award of Japan for Crafting

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the Ceremony to Present the Award of Japan for Crafting held at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a letter of request from the Council for Promotion of Dezoning and Reutilization of Military Land in Okinawa
[Friday, February 17, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Council for Promotion of Dezoning and Reutilization of Military Land in Okinawa

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a request from the Council for Promotion of Dezoning and Reutilization of Military Land in Okinawa at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Friday, February 17, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister at the video recording
[Friday, February 17, 2012]

Video Recording of the Prime Minister's Message on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

On February 16, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda had his message on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems recorded on video at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues 1
[Thursday, February 16, 2012]

Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Israel Ehud Barak
[Wednesday, February 15, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Israel Ehud Barak

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Ehud Barak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Israel.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a letter of request from Mayor Yuko Endo of Kawauchi Village
[Wednesday, February 15, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a request at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Yuko Endo, Mayor of Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Wednesday, February 15, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council 1
[Tuesday, February 14, 2012]

Reconstruction Promotion Council

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the first meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a letter of request from Mayor Norio Kanno and Village Assembly Chairman Chohei Sato of Iitate Village
[Monday, February 13, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a request at the Prime Minister's Office from Mr. Norio Kanno, Mayor of Iitate Village, and others from Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister raising his hand to answer questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
[Monday, February 13, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister visiting a housing complex
[Saturday, February 11, 2012]

The Prime Minister Visits Chiba Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited a housing complex in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending a commemorative photograph session with the newly appointed Minister of State (for Disaster Management, New Public Commons, Measures for Declining Birthrates, and Gender Equality) 1
[Friday, February 10, 2012]

Giving of Letters of Assignment (Minister of State)

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda gave a letter of assignment to the Minister of State (for Disaster Management, New Public Commons, Measures for Declining Birthrates, and Gender Equality).

Photograph of the Prime Minister holding a press conference 1
[Friday, February 10, 2012]

Press Conference by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office following the inauguration of the Reconstruction Agency.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Friday, February 10, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister raising a signboard for the Reconstruction Agency together with Minister for Reconstruction Tatsuo Hirano 1
[Friday, February 10, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Inauguration Ceremony for the Reconstruction Agency

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a ceremony of raising a signboard for the Reconstruction Agency, which was inaugurated on February 10, together with Mr. Tatsuo Hirano, Minister for Reconstruction, and others.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending a commemorative photograph session with the newly appointed Minister for Reconstruction 1
[Friday, February 10, 2012]

Giving of Letters of Assignment (Minister and Parliamentary Secretaries for Reconstruction)

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda gave a letter of assignment to the Minister and Parliamentary Secretaries for Reconstruction.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council 1
[Thursday, February 9, 2012]

Okinawa Policy Council

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council held at the Diet building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Thursday, February 9, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the plenary session of the House of Councillors
[Wednesday, February 8, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors 1
[Wednesday, February 8, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from members of the
[Tuesday, February 7, 2012]

Members of the "Plum Mission" from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Pay Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from members of the "Plum Mission" of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Frontier of Peace Panel 1
[Tuesday, February 7, 2012]

The Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy – Frontier of Peace Panel

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Frontier of Peace Panel of the Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy held at the Cabinet Office Main Building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the 2012 National Rally to Demand the Return of the Northern Territories 1
[Tuesday, February 7, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the 2012 National Rally to Demand the Return of the Northern Territories

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the 2012 National Rally to Demand the Return of the Northern Territories, held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors 1
[Tuesday, February 7, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with President of the Senate of Malaysia Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang
[Monday, February 6, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from President of the Senate of Malaysia Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang, President of the Senate of Malaysia.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors 1
[Monday, February 6, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a keynote speech at the symposium on the comprehensive reform of social security and taxation systems
[Saturday, February 4, 2012]

The Prime Minister Delivers a Keynote Speech at the Symposium on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a symposium on the comprehensive reform of social security and taxation systems held at a university in Tokyo.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda receiving a courtesy call from Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1
[Friday, February 3, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser and Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, Minister of Economy and Planning, and Dr. Tawfig Al-Rabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industry, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Friday, February 3, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister listening to the report from the Chairman of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
[Friday, February 3, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the voting for the draft fourth supplementary budget for FY2011 at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives
[Friday, February 3, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow 1
[Thursday, February 2, 2012]

Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held a Ministerial Meeting on Response to Heavy Snow at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Thursday, February 2, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Frontier Subcommittee 1
[Wednesday, February 1, 2012]

The Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the first meeting of the Frontier Subcommittee of the Council on National Strategy and Policy at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a trophy to the recipient of the Prime Minister's Award in the 43rd National Truck Driver Contest
[Wednesday, February 1, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Winners of the National Truck Driver Contest

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call from the four winners of the 43rd National Truck Driver Contest at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives 1
[Wednesday, February 1, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.

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