Nichijo Art Exhibition derecognition "Business requirements not met" Foreign Minister Mogi November 8, 19:26
Regarding the art exhibition commemorating the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria, Foreign Minister Mogi explained that his official approval was revoked because it was revealed that he did not meet business requirements such as promoting friendly relations between the two countries.
An art exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria has been held in Vienna since September, and a movie about a nuclear accident by a person who spoke as Prime Minister Abe over historical issues, Works resembling photographs of Emperor Showa and MacArthur were exhibited, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs canceled official recognition as a commemorative project on the 30th of last month.
Concerning this, Foreign Minister Mogi said at a press conference, “Because it became clear that the exhibition does not meet the business requirements of mutual understanding and promotion of friendly relations, the organizer was notified of the cancellation of the certification.” It was.
The reporters then asked, “Whether the exhibition was judged to be“ anti-Japan ”” or not, but “based on the judgment that it did not meet the requirements. It does not evaluate the freedom of expression.” Said.