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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2021
Japan's new COVID-19 vaccine czar Taro Kono commits to rapid yet safe rollout
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.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2020
Suga pick for special adviser may reflect desire to sway media narratives
The prime minister may be hoping Meiji Kakizaki will offer a direct liaison between the Prime Minister's Office and political reporters.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 27, 2020
A closer look at the LDP lawmakers who support Suga
Yoshihide Suga became prime minister because he was able to secure the support of the most powerful formal faction leaders in the Liberal Democratic Party, whose members voted for him over rivals Fumio Kishida and Shigeru Ishiba, who also lead their own factions. But behind that support from top formal...
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 21, 2020
Meet Japan's new top government spokesman, same as the last one
Some believe what appealed most to Yoshihide Suga about Katsunobu Kato, the new chief Cabinet secretary, is how much he resembles the new prime minister.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2020
Suga takes the reins as Japan’s new prime minister, replacing Abe
Suga's reported Cabinet appointees underscore how he has embraced the label of being Abe's heir for the sake of continuity.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Commentary
Sep 16, 2020
Breaking down Suga's picks for his first Cabinet
With Yoshihide Suga formally appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, all eyes will be watching to see how the newly minted leader will steer Japan.

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