SHIMANE, Feb 23 (News On Japan) –
February 22 marked “Takeshima Day,” designated by ordinance in Shimane Prefecture, and though the prefecture has continued to name for cabinet-level attendance on the annual ceremony, this yr as properly the one consultant from the central authorities was a parliamentary vice-minister in control of territorial points.
The ceremony started as teams from throughout Japan calling for an early decision to the Takeshima dispute gathered across the venue.
Takeshima, administered as a part of Okinoshima Town in Shimane Prefecture however beneath long-standing management by South Korea, has remained on the heart of a territorial dispute between the 2 international locations. Shimane Prefecture enacted an ordinance in 2005 designating February 22 as “Takeshima Day,” commemorating the date in February 1905 when Japan integrated the islets.
Regarding the ceremony, Prime Minister Takaichi had indicated in September final yr, earlier than taking workplace and whereas campaigning within the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election, that cupboard ministers ought to attend, however the tone softened after she assumed workplace.
Representing the federal government at this yr’s ceremony was Naoki Furukawa, parliamentary vice-minister on the Cabinet Office accountable for territorial points, marking the 14th consecutive yr that attendance has been restricted to a parliamentary vice-minister.
Source: TBS