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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog gifts from the Prime Minister's office, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says 'I want to make the most of them for my legislative activities'

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara expressed his intention not to return catalog gifts distributed by Prime Minister Suga's office to newly elected party members, citing their usefulness for legislative activities.

Feb 27 β€’ 02:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takai's 'Catalog Gift' Scandal Impact... Criticism of Money Politics and Old Practices

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takai faces backlash over sending 'congratulations gifts' worth over 10 million yen to newly elected members of the ruling party, sparking accusations of money politics and outdated practices.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:44 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi states, "It is my name, but the order was from the branch" regarding gift distribution; no return is requested

Prime Minister Sanae Takagi defended her office's decision to distribute catalog gifts to party-affiliated lawmakers, asserting it is not illegal and no returns will be requested.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:50 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister's Catalog Gifts 'Distort the Separation of Powers,' Experts Point Out Issues

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has distributed catalog gifts valued at 10 million yen to 315 elected members of her party, raising concerns about the implications for the separation of powers in democracy.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:10 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift Totaling 10 Million Yen from the Prime Minister's Side Criticized by Opposition as 'Out of Touch with Public Sentiment'

Japan's Prime Minister Suga's distribution of catalog gifts worth 10 million yen to newly elected members of his party faces backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect with the financial realities of everyday citizens.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog Gifts with Takaichi's Personal Name on Wrapping Paper - Experts Ask 'Is It for Personal Use?'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift with 'Sanae Takichi' on Wrapping Paper: Prime Minister's Justification for 'Party Donations' Validity

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the LDP giving gifts after the election again? Voices say 'Prime Minister Takaichi is a gift magician'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has distributed catalog gifts worth approximately 10 million yen to all party members elected in the recent House of Representatives election, raising questions about the party's financial ethics.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A 30,000-yen gift is 'not common': Experts are surprised by Prime Minister Takai's sense of money

Prime Minister Sanae Takai's office distributed catalog gifts worth 30,000 yen to every elected party member, raising eyebrows among experts about the appropriateness of such spending.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:30 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Explains Distribution of Catalog Gifts Worth 30,000 Yen Each for 315 People

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed the distribution of catalog gifts worth approximately 30,000 yen each to all party-affiliated lawmakers who won the recent House of Representatives election, emphasizing that it is legally compliant as a political donation.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:54 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi distributes catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives as a 'congratulation for winning'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office has distributed catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members who were elected in the recent elections, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:30 UTC

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