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What will Tokyo’s second state of emergency mean?

National | FYI Jan 7, 2021

What will Tokyo’s second state of emergency mean?

The emergency will hand power to local governments to urge residents to stay home and order some businesses to close or limit operations.

Panel proposes simplified flood evacuation advisories for Japan

National Dec 25, 2020

Panel proposes simplified flood evacuation advisories for Japan

The government will also be allowed to set up response headquarters when there is only a risk of disaster, enabling it to act quicker.

Japan governors seek clarity on plans for Go To Travel campaign

National Dec 20, 2020

Japan governors seek clarity on plans for Go To Travel campaign

Many governors criticized the government's abrupt decision to suspend the domestic travel program for the entire country, saying the move created confusion.

Governors seek criteria for resuming and extending Go To Travel

National Dec 18, 2020

Governors seek criteria for resuming and extending Go To Travel

The chairman of the National Governors' Association asked the government to notify citizens ahead of time if it plans to prolong the suspension period.

Japan's governors flag shortfall in state grants to ease COVID-19 pain

National Nov 6, 2020

Japan's governors flag shortfall in state grants to ease COVID-19 pain

According to the National Governors' Association, all 47 prefectures had seen shortfalls in aid with the total estimated at ¥613.4 billion as of Oct. 1.

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 2, 2020

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

by Eric Johnston

The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

National / Politics Nov 1, 2020

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

by Eric Johnston

The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term.

Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

National / Politics Nov 1, 2020

Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

The initiative calls for the restructuring of the city's 24 administrative districts into four special wards with greater authority.

Government asks local authorities and firms to extend New Year's break

National Oct 30, 2020

Government asks local authorities and firms to extend New Year's break

A government subcommittee on the coronavirus has proposed extending the holiday period through Jan. 11.

Local governments consider using AI to rate severity of bullying cases

National Oct 29, 2020

Local governments consider using AI to rate severity of bullying cases

In the past, the Otsu Board of Education was not able to properly handle some bullying cases as its officials had to check one by one hundreds of reports.

Hokkaido municipalities gamble on a nuclear future, but at what cost?

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 24, 2020

Hokkaido municipalities gamble on a nuclear future, but at what cost?

by Philip Brasor

Nuclear waste site survey applications reflect muddled official policy about what to do with the country's spent nuclear fuel

Party officials take to streets to campaign ahead of Osaka referendum

National / Politics Oct 19, 2020

Party officials take to streets to campaign ahead of Osaka referendum

The plan calls for reorganizing Osaka into four special wards with a high level of autonomy in order to eliminate overlapping administration.

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