Suga responds favorably to proposal on 'children's agency' ahead of election
Ruling party lawmakers have called for creation of an agency to coordinate policies on child medical and educational services, those handled by police and Japan's low birthrate.
Suga hints he won't seek early Lower House dissolution for snap election
Many anticipate a dissolution will come after the Tokyo Olympics in the summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic will likely affect the prime minister's decision.
Japan PM Suga vows to lead LDP to victory in general election
In the previous general election in 2017, the LDP won 284 of the 465 Lower House seats with its coalition partner Komeito taking 29.
No foreign spectators at Tokyo Olympics mirrors Suga's weak standing
As Suga scrambles to contain the coronavirus, he has been treading carefully not to invite more criticism over the government's handling of the pandemic ahead of a fall election.
Suga on tightrope as COVID-19 resurgence could harm chances of second term
The risk is possible as Japan enters the season for cherry blossom-viewing parties, graduation ceremonies and the April start of the new academic and business year.
COVID-19 — and a dwindling support rate — top issues for Suga as Diet convenes
The prime minister will seek to pass key COVID-19 measures as he faces flak from opposition parties over his response to the deadly virus.
