TOKYO, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
[Provisional translation]
On November 2, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi unveiled the signboard of the Disaster Management Agency, attended its inauguration ceremony, and delivered an address.In her address, the Prime Minister said as follows:(Prime Minister Takaichi)
Thank you all for your hard work.Today marks the establishment of the Disaster Management Agency.It is very reassuring to be able to take this new step together with all of you gathered here today, including Minister Hosono, State Minister Kaneko, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister Onishi.Protecting the lives and livelihoods of the Japanese people is one of the most important responsibilities of th...