Minister Okada, who entered the cabinet for the first time, took over duties from four former ministers one after another on the afternoon of the 12th because of the wide range of areas in charge.
Among them, regarding the handover as the person in charge of regional revitalization, former Minister Noda said, "I think the region is about to start. I want to do my best with my heart," he said.
Regarding the handover of responsibility for the World Expo, former Minister Wakamiya said, "I hear that you are responsible for a wide range of fields, but Minister Okada is reassuring." I look forward to your guidance." I replied.