Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato met with the presidents of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido over the issue that NTV apologized for inappropriate expressions that hurt the Ainu people in an information program, and the government took measures to prevent recurrence. I conveyed my thoughts on considering.
NTV apologized in the evening news program for improper expressions that hurt the Ainu people in an information program broadcast on the 12th of this month.
In response to this, President Okawa of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido and others visited the Prime Minister's Office on the afternoon of the 16th and met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato.
In this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "While the people's understanding of the Ainu people and culture is deepening, it is extremely inappropriate that such a broadcast was made, and it is truly regrettable." Explained that he protested.
After that, he said, "It is important to properly disseminate the history and culture of the Ainu, including those involved in the press," and while seeking opinions from the Ainu Association of Hokkaido, he expressed his intention to consider measures to prevent recurrence. It was.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the afternoon, "Toward the realization of a society in which the Ainu people live in harmony with each other while respecting their personalities and individuality, without being subject to unprovoked discrimination, regarding the history and culture of the Ainu. I want to deepen the understanding of the people through education and public relations activities. "