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May 2012

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the Meeting among Four Ministers on the Issue of Nuclear Power Stations 1
[Wednesday, May 30, 2012]

Meeting among Four Ministers on the Issue of Nuclear Power Stations

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the seventh Meeting among Four Ministers on the Issue of Nuclear Power Stations at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Mr. Fernando Lugo Mendez
[Wednesday, May 30, 2012]

Japan-Paraguay Summit Meeting

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Fernando Lugo Mendez, President of the Republic of Paraguay, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen 1
[Wednesday, May 30, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the United States Cherry Blossom Queen

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call from Ms. Taylor Barfield, the 2012 United States Cherry Blossom Queen, and others at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 1
[Tuesday, May 29, 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 meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters 1
[Tuesday, May 29, 2012]

Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a certificate of award at the ceremony to present the Prime Minister’s commendations for contributors to consumer support
[Monday, May 28, 2012]

Ceremony to Present the Prime Minister’s Commendations for Contributors to Consumer Support

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a ceremony to present the Prime Minister’s commendations for contributors to consumer support, held at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister offering a flower at the ceremony 1
[Monday, May 28, 2012]

Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the Ceremony of Reverence at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, held in the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi.

Photograph of the leaders attending a photo session
[Saturday, May 26, 2012]

Second Day of the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting and Other Activities

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting held in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Mr. Willy Telavi
[Friday, May 25, 2012]

First Day of the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting and Other Activities

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited Okinawa Prefecture to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting held in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy 1
[Friday, May 25, 2012]

Headquarters for Ocean Policy

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the 9th meeting of the Headquarters for Ocean Policy at the Diet building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering a speech at the International Conference on the Future of Asia 1
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

Banquet of the International Conference on the Future of Asia

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the banquet of the 18th International Conference on the Future of Asia held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Government Revitalization Unit 1
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

Meeting of the Government Revitalization Unit

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the 27th meeting of the Government Revitalization Unit at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Mr. Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Mr. Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Nauru, Mr. Sprent Arumogo Dabwido
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Nauru, Mr. Sprent Arumogo Dabwido

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Sprent Arumogo Dabwido, President of the Republic of Nauru, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Mr. Christopher Loeak
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Mr. Christopher Loeak

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Christopher Loeak, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the India-Japan Business Summit 1
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the India-Japan Business Summit

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the India-Japan Business Summit held in Tokyo.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems 1
[Thursday, May 24, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Mr. Anote Tong
[Wednesday, May 23, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Mr. Anote Tong

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Anote Tong, President of the Republic of Kiribati, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr. Henry Puna
[Wednesday, May 23, 2012]

Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mr. Henry Puna

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the Premier of Niue, Mr. Toke Tufukia Talagi
[Wednesday, May 23, 2012]

Meeting with the Premier of Niue, Mr. Toke Tufukia Talagi

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Toke Tufukia Talagi, Premier of Niue, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from the UK members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group 1
[Wednesday, May 23, 2012]

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

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call from Lord Michael Howard and other UK members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems 1
[Wednesday, May 23, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with a user of assistance dogs for physically disabled persons
[Tuesday, May 22, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Users of Assistance Dogs for Physically Disabled Persons

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the users of assistance dogs for physically disabled persons.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Mr. Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi
[Tuesday, May 22, 2012]

Meeting with Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Mr. Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Palau, Mr. Johnson Toribiong
[Tuesday, May 22, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Palau, Mr. Johnson Toribiong

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Mr. Emanuel
[Tuesday, May 22, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Mr. Emanuel "Manny" Mori

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with Mr. Emanuel "Manny" Mori, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, who is visiting Japan to attend the 6th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting that is being held on May 25 and 26 in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems 1
[Tuesday, May 22, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a letter of request from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture and the mayors of eight towns and villages in Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture 1
[Monday, May 21, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Request from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture and the Mayors of Eight Towns and Villages in Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a request from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture and the mayors of eight towns and villages in Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, at the Diet building.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems 1
[Monday, May 21, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems.

Photograph of the leaders of G8 countries attending a photo session 1
[Monday, May 21, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the G8 Camp David Summit and Others

On May 18 (local time), Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited Camp David, the United States, to attend the G8 Summit.

Photograph of the Prime Minister attending the meeting of the Ministerial Council on Monthly Economic Report and Other Relative Issues 1
[Friday, May 18, 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 the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council 1
[Friday, May 18, 2012]

Reconstruction Promotion Council

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the second meeting of the Reconstruction Promotion Council at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems 1
[Thursday, May 17, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends a Meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the House of Representatives Special Committee on the Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Taxation Systems.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the Okinawa Reversion 40th Anniversary Ceremony 1
[Tuesday, May 15, 2012]

The Prime Minister Attends the Okinawa Reversion 40th Anniversary Ceremony and Other Activities

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda visited Okinawa Prefecture to attend the Okinawa Reversion 40th Anniversary Ceremony.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda holding talks with President Hu of China and President Lee of the ROK 1 (pool photo)
[Monday, May 14, 2012]

Second Day of the Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is visiting Beijing, People's Republic of China, to attend the Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting, held talks with Mr. Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China, and Mr. Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with Premier Wen of China and President Lee of the ROK before the Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting 1
[Sunday, May 13, 2012]

First Day of the Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the Fifth Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Summit Meeting held in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 1
[Friday, May 11, 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 meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council 1
[Friday, May 11, 2012]

Okinawa Policy Council

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended a meeting of the Okinawa Policy Council held at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister shaking hands with the Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, Mr. Khin Aung Myint
[Thursday, May 10, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, Mr. Khin Aung Myint

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw (upper house) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Mr. Khin Aung Myint.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the meeting of the Council on National Strategy and Policy 1
[Thursday, May 10, 2012]

The Council on National Strategy and Policy

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held the fourth meeting of the Council on National Strategy and Policy for 2012 at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister being presented with <i>kariyushi</i> shirts from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
[Thursday, May 10, 2012]

Presentation of Kariyushi Shirts from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was presented with Okinawan kariyushi shirts from the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, Mr. Hirokazu Nakaima, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 1
[Thursday, May 10, 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 Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Peru, Mr. Ollanta Humala Tasso
[Wednesday, May 9, 2012]

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Peru, Mr. Ollanta Humala Tasso

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with the President of the Republic of Peru, Mr. Ollanta Humala Tasso, at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister receiving a courtesy call from the Chairman of the Kavli Foundation, Mr. Fred Kavli, and the Director of the IPMU, Dr. Hitoshi Murayama
[Wednesday, May 9, 2012]

The Prime Minister Receives a Courtesy Call from the Chairman of the Kavli Foundation, Mr. Fred Kavli, and the Director of the Kavli IPMU, Dr. Hitoshi Murayama

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda received a courtesy call at the Prime Minister's Office from the Chairman of the Kavli Foundation, Mr. Fred Kavli, and the Director of the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU), Dr. Hitoshi Murayama.

Photograph of the Prime Minister answering questions at the plenary session of the House of Representatives 1
[Tuesday, May 8, 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 Council on Administrative Reform 1
[Monday, May 7, 2012]

Council on Administrative Reform

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attended the first Council on Administrative Reform held at the Prime Minister's Office.

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a breakfast session with businesspeople in the U.S.
[Wednesday, May 2, 2012]

Third Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to the United States

On May 1 (local time), Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is visiting Washington D.C., the United States, attended a breakfast session with the president and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Thomas J. Donohue, and other businesspeople in the U.S.

Photograph of Prime Minister Noda shaking hands with President of the United States, Mr. Barack Obama
[Tuesday, May 1, 2012]

Second Day of the Prime Minister's Visit to the United States

On April 30 (local time), Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is visiting Washington D.C., the United States, held talks with Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States.

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