Regarding countermeasures against the declining birthrate, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said in a commercial broadcast program that "support for higher education is also very important," and indicated that he would consider enhancing educational support as he discussed specific measures. rice field.

Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's aim of "countermeasures against the declining birthrate", Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said in the Fuji TV program "Sunday News THE PRIME" that "support for higher education is also very important. Although the three pillars are said to be the expansion of support, education must also be included," he said, showing his intention to proceed with consideration of the enhancement of educational support.



In addition, regarding the system of ``success payment'' that can flexibly return scholarships according to future income, he said, ``I think it is more than higher education and university, but it is worth considering.In the sense that all children can attend university equally. It's an important consideration," he said.



On the other hand, regarding how to wear a mask as the position of the new corona in the Infectious Diseases Law is shifted to "Type 5", he said, "Everyone must be able to make decisions for themselves, so I will try to send a clear message based on clear standards. , I'll let the experts discuss it," he said.



In addition, although consideration is being made toward further relaxation of border measures, he also expressed the recognition that the review of temporary border measures, which are being implemented for people entering from mainland China, should be handled with caution. .