Theyre used in the 2020 tokyo summer games. A scandal in western japan is widening over the controversial sale of stateowned land at a deep discount. It was sold to a School Operator that would teach a curriculum seen as supportive of the Prime Minister and have his wife as honorary principal. Now the governor of osaka is suggesting the Central Government played a role in securing the deal. Ichiro matsui said government officials asked the prefecture to make recommendations in favor of the schools operator. The officials reportedly said it is a necessary move to present the deal to the Central Government. Translator Central Government officials have often visited our prefectures officials in charge of private school affairs. So we said we could accept an application if the government is selling the land. Two years ago, a prefectural panel made recommendations backing moritomo mogakus bid for an Elementary School. Matsui suggested the recommendation was in response to the governments re
New york. We need to take stock of the fact that not only is there a president a new Prime Minister and the u. K. , the second female, but this is a new era. She will go to brussels to renegotiate and try to extract the u. K. From the eu. Tom you are right, the idea of a new era. She would not she was not leave. She . As not a brexiter, was francine she was not but she was not one that really campaigned to remain. She stood in the middle and was very cautious. One thing that people are saying and she probably has to pick someone to negotiate who was for brexit. It is all about theabinet and we may get some appointments at the time we finished today. Lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. Nejra we are a few hours away from a changing of the guard at number 10 downing street. Davidh Prime Minister cameron will face questions and the house of commons for the last time and then well go to Buckingham Palace submit his resignation. The queen will ask theresa may to form a new go
Nhk worlds news director is joining us with insight. What did you take away from the empb remembers address . Well, the emperor is implying he wishes to hand down the throne. He said when he considers that his physical condition is gradually declining, he worries that it may become difficult to carry out his duties as the symbol of the state. And that his honest wish is that the duty can continue steadily without a break. He also commented on the possibility of the remaining in his position by reducing his duties or asking other people to stand in for him. But he indicated that isnt something he wants. So what stood out for you the most . Well, i think its clear the emperor highly values his duties as the symbol of the state. He said hes carried them out with his whole being, and i got the impression he strongly believes the duties should always be carried out that way. He implied if he becomes unable to carry them out sufficiently, he should hand the duties as well as the throne down
The state. The text of the emperors message will be posted on the agencys site in japanese and english. The emperor is 82 years old and performs a number of duties. He has been informing close aides he hopes to hand over his position in the coming years. There are no political rules for abdication under the law. So legal measures will be necessary to realize his wish. Stipulates the emperor shall not have powers related to government. If the emperor expressed publicly he wants to abdicate, it could be taken as political. So hes expected to refrain from using the word abdication or others that express his wish. But sources say the announcement will convey his feelings. This will be the emperors second video message to the public. The first one was delivered five days after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit in 2011. The Imperial Household Agency says it believes a video message is the most accurate way to convey the emperors words. Prime minister shinzo abe is preparing a response o
Experts are suggesting sealing off the crippled fukushima plant similar to a sarcophagus. And going for governor. Getting a clear look at whos gunning for the top office at the end of the month. In a long awaited decision, an arbitration tribunal in the hague has dismissed claims in the South China Sea. Its the first legal decision on any of the seas multiple disputes. And could be felt around the region. The philippines filed the case in 2013. It karged that beijings claim on almost all of the sea is contrary to International Law. Other countries in the region have their own claims there. They want the ability to exploit resources including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserted historic rights over the area. The tribunal discovered there was no historical evidence that china had historically exercised control. T