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Japan's new COVID-19 vaccine czar Taro Kono commits to rapid yet safe rollout

National / Politics Jan 19, 2021

Japan's new COVID-19 vaccine czar Taro Kono commits to rapid yet safe rollout

by Satoshi Sugiyama and Osamu Tsukimori

The nation is preparing to vaccinate, starting with medical workers and older people, based on hopes that Pfizer's vaccine will be approved here by mid-February.

Suga Cabinet disapproval tops approval for first time

National / Politics Jan 15, 2021

Suga Cabinet disapproval tops approval for first time

The survey also showed that 61.4% of respondents said they do not highly regard the government's response to the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Poll finds 80% favor canceling or postponing Tokyo Olympics

National Jan 11, 2021

Poll finds 80% favor canceling or postponing Tokyo Olympics

In the poll, 35.3% called for the cancellation of the Tokyo Games, while 44.8% said the games should be put off again.

Japan's health ministry faces calls for split 20 years after merger

National | FOCUS Jan 6, 2021

Japan's health ministry faces calls for split 20 years after merger

The merged ministry has often taken the brunt of criticism from advocates of additional central government reorganization, partly due to many problems and scandals.

Japan's 2021 defense budget to be record high of ¥5.34 trillion

National Dec 16, 2020

Japan's 2021 defense budget to be record high of ¥5.34 trillion

As for tax revenue, the government predicts it to be below ¥60 trillion for fiscal 2021, given the expected fallout from the pandemic on corporate earnings, the sources said.

Cabinet approves five-year plan to speed up anti-disaster projects

National Dec 11, 2020

Cabinet approves five-year plan to speed up anti-disaster projects

The total cost of around ¥15 trillion ($144 billion) to fund 123 projects will come from the state budget, local governments and private investment.

Suga Cabinet's faltering support rate triggers alarm in ruling bloc

National / Politics | FOCUS Dec 8, 2020

Suga Cabinet's faltering support rate triggers alarm in ruling bloc

Criticism of the handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been leveled at Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his team.

Support for Suga's Cabinet plunges 13 points to 50.3%

National Dec 6, 2020

Support for Suga's Cabinet plunges 13 points to 50.3%

The results come as the government has been struggling to respond to a resurgence of coronavirus infections, which has complicated the efforts to bring the economy back on track.

Japan eyes 35% quota for female political candidates by 2025

National / Social Issues Nov 28, 2020

Japan eyes 35% quota for female political candidates by 2025

Japan will aim for a 35% quota for female parliamentary candidates by 2025, Cabinet Office officials have said, hoping that setting a concrete target will advance gender equality in the political realm. Japan, which lags on the global stage in terms of gender equality and ...

Suga Cabinet approval rating falls to 60% after Science Council furor

National / Politics Oct 18, 2020

Suga Cabinet approval rating falls to 60% after Science Council furor

72.7% of respondents believe Suga has failed to provide a sufficient explanation about his rejection of six scholars from joining the Science Council of Japan.

Suga's popularity dented by row over mixing politics with science

National / Politics Oct 13, 2020

Suga's popularity dented by row over mixing politics with science

About 47% of respondents said the prime minister's decision to reject proposed appointments of six academics seen as critical of the administration was unacceptable.

Suga pick for special adviser may reflect desire to sway media narratives

National / Politics Sep 29, 2020

Suga pick for special adviser may reflect desire to sway media narratives

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The prime minister may be hoping Meiji Kakizaki will offer a direct liaison between the Prime Minister’s Office and political reporters.

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