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Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan, says Taro Kono

National Mar 17, 2022

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan, says Taro Kono

by Tim Kelly

Some officials in Tokyo, including Kono, worry Russia's attack on Ukraine could embolden Beijing to act against Taiwan.

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono vocal over slow booster rollout

National Feb 9, 2022

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono vocal over slow booster rollout

Kono has said that the booster rollout should be "done the same way we did it" under the Suga administration and that "vaccination vouchers should be distributed quickly."

Japan will take flexible approach on entry ban, COVID-19 minister says

National Feb 4, 2022

Japan will take flexible approach on entry ban, COVID-19 minister says

The government will present a policy covering whether to ease the entry rules as early as next week, a report said.

COVID-19 continued to dominate media coverage in 2021. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 25, 2021

COVID-19 continued to dominate media coverage in 2021. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

by Philip Brasor

Domestic papers turn their attention to the plight of foreign residents, while we hand out gongs for Japan’s media personalities of the year.

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono says Japan should hasten booster rollout

National Dec 23, 2021

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono says Japan should hasten booster rollout

by Isabel Reynolds and Shoko Oda

Kono’s comments came just after Japan confirmed the first cases of community transmission of the omicron variant.

The state of play for the LDP's factions after October's Lower House election

National / Politics | EXPLAINER Nov 17, 2021

The state of play for the LDP's factions after October's Lower House election

by Eric Johnston

The big winner appeared to be the party’s largest faction, now headed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while the one led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also strengthened its presence.

The political advantages of the ‘parent lottery’

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 30, 2021

The political advantages of the ‘parent lottery’

by Philip Brasor

The term "oyagacha" is widely used for the idea that "you can't choose your parents." When you're born into a political dynasty, however, that's not such a bad thing.

Is Taro Kono politically dead?

National / Politics | FOCUS Oct 24, 2021

Is Taro Kono politically dead?

by Tomohiro Osaki

Effectively demoted after his unsuccessful LDP leadership bid, the former vaccine czar needs to maintain his public popularity while hoping the party's views move closer to his own.

Kishida calls for new economic approach in first policy speech

National / Politics Oct 8, 2021

Kishida calls for new economic approach in first policy speech

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Kishida on Friday vowed to transform the Japanese economy by implementing a “new model of capitalism," identifying growth and the distribution of wealth as “mutually necessary.”

Challenges await as Kishida takes reins as Japan's prime minister

National / Politics Oct 4, 2021

Challenges await as Kishida takes reins as Japan's prime minister

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Fumio Kishida is taking over as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. But his first job will be securing his mandate.

What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us

Commentary / Japan Oct 4, 2021

What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

It is important to look at not only who gets tapped, but which LDP factions they represent.

Abe's influence weighs heavily on Kishida's LDP executive picks

National / Politics Oct 1, 2021

Abe's influence weighs heavily on Kishida's LDP executive picks

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Newly installed LDP chief Fumio Kishida officially unveiled the ruling party's new executive lineup Friday, elevating a close ally of the former prime minister to the No. 2 role.

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