PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA – 2020 was set to be a highlight year for many Japanese politicians, but the disruptions from COVID-19 have affected the political calendar in important ways. From Diet session dates to state visits to a Cabinet reshuffle, the rearrangement of events will influence decision-making at various levels of government.
While some of this is still subject to change pending the status of the pandemic, there are important markers to keep an eye on in the political landscape.
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