Fujimura

Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura has been given the temporary role of acting trade minister while a longer-term replacement for Mr. Hachiro is found.

Japanese Minister Resigns Over Gaffe Takashi Mochizuki 2011

"The 787 will play a significant role in ANA's international-route expansion," Mr. Fujimura said.

ANA Calls Dreamliner Orders on Track Peter Sanders 2011

Chief goverment spokesman Osamu Fujimura said he believed "there has been no change" in Mr. Noda's stance on pushing for a seat at the talks.

Noda Delays Trade Pact Decision Toko Sekiguchi 2011

Mr. Fujimura called Mr. Yamaoka's comment "inappropriate," adding that "I've told the minister to be very careful when making comments."

Japan Watches Euro, But Little Action Expected Takashi Nakamichi 2012

So we'd like to go ahead and get a cabinet decision on the plan, the government's top spokesman, Osamu Fujimura, said this week.

Japan to Submit Bill to Double Sales Tax George Nishiyama 2012

"Therefore, we would like the visitors to refrain from any activity other than watching the game," the chief cabinet spokesman, Osamu Fujimura, told reporters.

Tensions run high as Japan vs North Korea in World Cup qualifier 2011

"I believe Okada's appointment was made with an eye on the big theme of social welfare and tax reform," Chief Cabinet Speaker Osamu Fujimura, who announced the small shakeup, said at a news conference.

Japan's Noda Plans Cabinet Shuffle Toko Sekiguchi 2012

Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said his colleague's comment was "inappropriate" but shouldn't disqualify Hachiro as minister.

Japan minister slammed for gaffe over nuke crisis 2011

Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba earlier Friday characterized Mr. Azumi's remark as a "prediction," while the government's top spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura, described them as just "one opinion."

Japan Plays Down Pledge to Cut Iran Oil Imports Kelly Olsen 2012

Meanwhile, in a sign of government efforts not to stoke euro weakness, Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said Friday he has reprimanded Consumer Affairs Minister Kenji Yamaoka for openly forecasting the currency's near-term demise.

Japan Watches Euro, But Little Action Expected Takashi Nakamichi 2012