Dec. 17, 2018

09:31

Left his private residence in Tokyo’s Tomigaya district.

09:46

Arrived at the Prime Minister’s Office [Kantei].

10:31-10:56

Held a meeting of the Council on National Strategic Special Zones.

11:32

Left the Kantei.

11:39

Arrived at the Imperial Palace. Attended an Imperial Court luncheon.

13:31

Left the Imperial Palace.

13:36

Arrived at the Kantei.

15:05-15:53

Met with former Komeito Chief Representative Akihiro Ota.

15:54-16:12

Met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko.

16:13-16:24

Met with LDP Research Commission on Fishery Policies Chairperson Yasukazu Hamada and JF Zengyoren (nationwide federation of Japan Fisheries Cooperatives) Chairman Hiroshi Kishi.

16:35-16:51

Attended a ceremony to commend leading companies where women shine.

17:00-17:13

Received an “emergency resolution concerning artificial intelligence strategy” from Chairperson Ryu Shionoya and other members of the LDP Economic Strategy Headquarters for Building a Future Society based on AI.

18:01-18:07

Attended a meeting of the Forum for Consultations between the National and Local Governments.

18:31

Left the Kantei.

18:57

Arrived at “Restaurant Pachon,” a French restaurant in Tokyo’s Sarugakucho district. Dined with LDP Chief Deputy Secretary-General Tomomi Inada and JXTG Holdings Honorary Adviser Fumiaki Watari.

22:02

Left the restaurant.

22:12

Arrived at his private residence.