National Governors Association of Japan

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The National Governors' Association (NGA) is a national alliance of prefectural governors established under Article 263-3 of the Local Autonomy Law. It mainly makes requests and policy recommendations to the national government regarding local administration and finance. Its abbreviation is NGA (National Governors' Association). It has organized the Local Autonomy Establishment Measures Council together with the National Association of Prefectural Assembly Speakers, the National Association of City Mayors, the National Association of City Council Speakers, the National Association of Town and Village Speakers, and the National Association of Town and Village Council Speakers.

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History

Meeting between the Prime Minister and representatives of six local organizations, including the National Governors' Association (October 4, 2007, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence) Wataru Aso and Yasuo Fukuda 20071004.jpg
Meeting between the Prime Minister and representatives of six local organizations, including the National Governors' Association (October 4, 2007, at the Prime Minister's Official Residence)

On 1 October 1947, the National Federation of Local Government Councils was established. [1] On 11 October 1950, the Name changed to the current name. [1]

Modern Era

In May 2021, the NGA indicated that all 47 prefectures did not have enough staff able to work at vaccination sites. [2]

In August 2021, the NGA called for a lockdown amid a rise in infections. [3]

On 2 October 2021, governors met with the prime ministers to discuss the latest COVID-19 wave. [4]

On 7 October 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the National Governors' Association President. [5]

On 1 February 2022, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the National Governors’ Association. [6]

Regional blocs

Some prefectures that lie on the borders of regional blocks participate in the governors' associations of multiple blocks.

Former Chairmen

The term of office for the chairman is two years. Since 2003, the position has been selected by election from among candidates recommended by the five governors.

Former Chairmen
NumberFull namePostTerm of office
1 Seiichiro Yasui Tokyo 1947-10-1 - 1959-4-18
2 Ryutaro Higashi Tokyo1959-5-5 - 1967-4-22
3 Kuwahara Mikone Aichi 1967-5-10 - 1975-2-14
4Morie KimuraFukushima1975-5-23 - 1976-8-2
5Ryozo OkudaNara1976-8-24 - 1980-7-9
6 Shunichi Suzuki Tokyo1980-7-18 - 1995-4-22
7Shiro Nagano Okayama 1995-5-23 - 1996-11-11
8Yoshihiko Tsuchiya Saitama 1996-11-21 - 2003-7-18
9Taku KajiwaraGifu2003-9-12 - 2005-2-2
10 Wataru Asō Fukuoka2005-2-17 - 2011-4-22
11 Keiji Yamada Kyoto2011-4-26 - 2018-4-15
12 Kiyoshi Ueda Saitama2018-4-17 - 2019-8-30
13 Kamon Iizumi Tokushima2019-9-3 - 2021-9-2
14 Shinji Hirai Tottori Prefecture2021-9-3 - 2023-9-2
15 Yoshihiro Murai Miyagi 2023-9-3 -

Location of the Secretariat

Meeting

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Introduction of NGA／English／全国知事会". www.nga.gr.jp. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  2. ↑ Maiko, Eiraku; Yuko, Aizawa (2021-05-12). "Japan's vaccine rollout slow to get off ground". NHK World.
  3. ↑ Mori, Harafumi (2021-10-03). "Governors push for '5th wave' explanation and 'Go To' restart". The Asahi Shimbum. Archived from the original on 2022-12-26. Retrieved 2024-09-03. Prefectural governors from across the nation met online Oct. 2 to urge the central government to swiftly analyze the causes of the most recent "fifth wave" of devastating COVID-19 cases and call for a resumption of "Go To" campaigns to kickstart the pandemic-battered economy.
  4. ↑ Mori, Harafumi (2021-10-03). "Governors push for '5th wave' explanation and 'Go To' restart". The Asahi Shimbum. Retrieved 2024-09-03. Prefectural governors from across the nation met online Oct. 2 to urge the central government to swiftly analyze the causes of the most recent "fifth wave" of devastating COVID-19 cases and call for a resumption of "Go To" campaigns to kickstart the pandemic-battered economy.
  5. ↑ "Meeting with National Governors' Association President (Tottori Prefecture Governor) and Hiroshima Prefecture Governor". Prime Minister's Office of Japan. Government of Japan. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-07. On October 7, 2021, the Prime Minister held a meeting with Mr. HIRAI Shinji, President of the National Governors' Association and Governor of Tottori Prefecture, and Mr. YUZAKI Hidehiko, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, at the Prime Minister's Office.
  6. ↑ "Meeting to Exchange Views on the Novel Coronavirus Disease between the National Governors' Association and the National Government". Prime Minister's Office of Japan. Government of Japan. February 1, 2022. Retrieved 2024-09-03. On February 1, 2022, the Prime Minister held a meeting to exchange views on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) between the National Governors' Association and the national government at the Prime Minister's Office.


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