Regarding Governor Kawakatsu's intention to resign, who has not approved the construction of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" in Shizuoka Prefecture, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito avoided making any specific mention of the fact that the project owner, JR Tokai, Shizuoka Prefecture, etc. We reiterated our intention to encourage dialogue with the public and create an environment for early opening.
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture announced his intention to resign on the 2nd of this month, after making remarks that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination.
Governor Kawakatsu has not approved the start of construction of the ``Maglev Chuo Shinkansen'' that JR Tokai is aiming to open, citing concerns that it will have a negative impact on water resources and the ecosystem, and at a press conference on the 3rd, he stated that one of the reasons for his resignation was the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. I mentioned that the opening of the Chuo Shinkansen has been postponed.
Regarding this, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 5th, ``I would like to refrain from commenting from the government's standpoint on Governor Kawakatsu's comments regarding his advancement or retreat or on each of his statements at the press conference.'' , avoided specific mention.
He also stated, ``We will encourage further dialogue between JR Tokai, the project entity, and related local governments, including Shizuoka Prefecture, through a national panel of experts,'' renewing the idea of moving forward with creating an environment for early opening. I showed it.
Agriculture Minister Sakamoto: ``Unfortunate for farmers, angry as a politician.''
In response to Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Kawakatsu's announcement of his intention to resign after making remarks that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 5th, ``We need to focus not only on the food of the people, but also on the local community. "This is unfortunate for farmers who support the economy and communities, and as a politician who was born and raised in a rural area and have seen ingenuity in the agricultural field, I feel outraged."