Art Festival Decision on Subsidy Disapproval “Do Not Censor” Secretary-General, September 27, 13:16
Regarding the fact that the Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided not to grant the subsidy that was scheduled to be delivered to the International Art Festival held in Aichi Prefecture, the Secretary of the Secretary of Secretary said that the Constitution prohibits censorship because it is not judged by the contents of the exhibition. The recognition that it is not hit.
On the 26th, the Agency for Cultural Affairs was aware of important facts that threatened the safety of the venue, etc. Regardless of the fact that the procedure was inappropriate, such as not reporting, we decided not to grant the total of approximately 78 million yen that was scheduled to be granted.
The secretary of the secretary said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, “This decision was due to the fact that inappropriate acts were recognized regarding the procedures for applying for subsidies. We made a proper judgment along the line, ”indicating that it was not a“ censorship ”prohibited by the Constitution, as it was not based on the contents of the exhibition.
In addition, Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture only stated that “I don't know the details of the governor's remarks, so I refrain from commenting” that he has expressed his idea of competing in the trial for not accepting the decision.