CEREMONY TO COMMEND CONTRIBUTORS TO THE BUILDING OF SAFE AND REASSURING COMMUNITIES

TOKYO, Oct. 15 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:

[Provisional translation]

On October 15, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi held a ceremony to commend contributors to the building of safe and reassuring communities in 2026 at the Prime Minister's Office.The Prime Minister said in her address as follows:(Prime Minister Takaichi)

First of all, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all those who have received awards for their contributions to the building of safe and reassuring communities.You have devoted yourselves to crime prevention and the prevention of reoffending in your respective communities and fields. I would like to express my sincere respect and gratitude for your tremendous contri...