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Lower House OKs ¥19 trillion extra budget despite criticism of virus measures

National Jan 26, 2021

Lower House OKs ¥19 trillion extra budget despite criticism of virus measures

Opposition lawmakers claim the aid for medical workers and people in need is insufficient, saying funds for the Go To Travel campaign should be eliminated or reduced.

Japan's December CPI down 1.0% in steepest fall in over 10 years

Business / Economy Jan 22, 2021

Japan's December CPI down 1.0% in steepest fall in over 10 years

by Takuya Okamoto

The drop is largely due to lower energy prices and the government's travel subsidy campaign, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

National / Politics Jan 22, 2021

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Japan's prime minister took heat from one opposition lawmaker after another during three days of question-and-answer sessions.

Tourism push linked to surge in Japan's COVID-19 cases, study shows

National Jan 22, 2021

Tourism push linked to surge in Japan's COVID-19 cases, study shows

The paper said the incidence of travel-associated COVID-19 cases during the Go To Travel campaign was around three times greater than the month prior to its kick-off.

Suga's deference to LDP heavyweight blamed for COVID-19 policy delays

National / Politics | FOCUS Jan 12, 2021

Suga's deference to LDP heavyweight blamed for COVID-19 policy delays

LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai's ties to the tourism industry are believed to have delayed the Go To Travel campaign halt and played a role in slowing a second emergency declaration.

Japan's November household spending grows 1.1%, up for second month

Business Jan 8, 2021

Japan's November household spending grows 1.1%, up for second month

Household spending is a key gauge of private consumption and accounts for over half of Japan's gross domestic product.

Scandals and virus outbreaks sap public support for Suga

National Dec 30, 2020

Scandals and virus outbreaks sap public support for Suga

One big source of trouble has been the government’s Go To Travel campaign, which provides steep discounts for domestic travel.

'Go To Travel' suspension rocks tourism spots

National Dec 29, 2020

'Go To Travel' suspension rocks tourism spots

The year-end and New Year's holiday period, which is normally the busiest season for the tourism industry, is now unprecedentedly quiet.

Japan halts new entries from around world over coronavirus variant

National Dec 28, 2020

Japan halts new entries from around world over coronavirus variant

Also on Monday, the government suspended its Go To Travel tourism promotion campaign through Jan. 11.

Suga urges caution over New Year's break as COVID-19 cases keep rising

National Dec 25, 2020

Suga urges caution over New Year's break as COVID-19 cases keep rising

by Ryusei Takahashi

Officials say the surge in new infections is already affecting local health care systems and overwhelming hospitals at a time of the year when staffing is limited.

Hot spring resorts in Aichi struggling to stay afloat

Business | Regional voices: Chubu Dec 25, 2020

Hot spring resorts in Aichi struggling to stay afloat

The government's Go To Travel subsidy campaign offers only temporary aid for hotels that had difficulty attracting domestic visitors even before the pandemic.

Japan jobless rate falls for first time in five months as economy rallies

Business / Economy Dec 25, 2020

Japan jobless rate falls for first time in five months as economy rallies

by Keita Nakamura

Separate data showed the job availability ratio in the reporting month also improved to 1.06 from 1.04 the previous month, up for the second straight month.

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