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YOSHIHIDE SUGA

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2021
A summer of competition for the LDP-Komeito coalition
Japan's big cities are not reflective of national level politics, so even if the LDP and Komeito suffer a poor outcome in a few weeks, it will not portend some sweeping movement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2021
Lower House seat allocation review aims to narrow vote weight gap
The government's electoral reform panel will soon begin reviewing the allocation of Lower House seats in some of the country's 47 prefectures based on the census released Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2021
Suga upholds Japan's apologies for wartime aggression and comfort women
The confirmation comes amid lingering tensions with neighboring countries including South Korea and China over wartime history.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2021
Japan may reach herd immunity for COVID-19 as soon as October, study shows
Japan may achieve herd immunity earlier than expected thanks to a recent acceleration in the country's inoculation drive, Nomura Securities Co. said in a research report.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 25, 2021
Gov. Koike's stance may boost LDP in Tokyo assembly election
Analysts are suggesting Koike may be tempted to get closer to the LDP and Komeito as speculation swirls about her possible return to national politics
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2021
Japan reaches Suga’s target of 1 million vaccine doses per day
The milestone was achieved on June 14, according to data compiled using figures released from the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2021
Japan in talks for South Korea president to attend Tokyo Olympic ceremony
Tokyo, however, is reluctant to hold a summit between Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Moon if the president makes a visit for the July 23 ceremony.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2021
Public safety commission chief Hachiro Okonogi to run for Yokohama mayor
The election bid will see the 56-year-old resign from his Cabinet post, though he did not specify when he plans to do so when asked at a news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2021
Workplace and university vaccinations ramp up in Japan
The government had received applications from 3,479 sites to function as vaccination venues as of Friday, with nearly 14 million people estimated to be immunized under the framework.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2021
It’s official (for now): 10,000 fans to be allowed at Olympic events
If an emergency is declared in the capital or anywhere venues are located after July 12, organizers said restrictions will be brought in line with whatever measures are put in place.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2021
86% in Japan fear COVID-19 rebound if Tokyo Olympics held, poll shows
The two-day nationwide survey conducted from Saturday found that 40.3% believe the Summer Games should be held without spectators and 30.8% think they should be canceled.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 20, 2021
How Japan's vaccine drive turned into a comeback story
Given the importance of vaccinations, an expert says Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's heavy-handed approach with municipalities could be credited for the accelerated pace.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 19, 2021
Experts divided as Japan government backs four-day workweek
It's unclear if the initiative will be widely accepted, with both the labor and management side voicing concerns about potential unwanted outcomes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2021
Japan's top COVID-19 adviser seeks Olympics without spectators
It would be 'desirable' to hold the games without fans in the stands to lower the risk to public health, Shigeru Omi and other experts recommended.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 18, 2021
Suga's first growth strategy met with calls to tackle Japan's chronic labor issues
Although much of the spotlight tends to gravitate toward hot economic issues, economists say that it is critical — and timely — for Japan to work on its more deeply rooted problems.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2021
'The Last G7': Satirical picture from China raps Japan over Fukushima water
The artwork features a mock-up of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper,' with Japan pouring 'green radioactive water' into the glasses of the other G7 representatives.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Suga expects 10,000 spectator cap to apply to Tokyo Olympics
The prime minister also told a news conference that spectators at the Tokyo Games will be required to wear masks and refrain from shouting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 17, 2021
Caught in the middle? Komeito and the China-Japan relationship
While many in the LDP have welcomed international pressure on China, the deteriorating bilateral relationship creates problems for the party's coalition partner Komeito.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Japan to lift state of emergency for nine prefectures
The move comes as coronavirus cases are declining nationwide and vaccinations are ramping up, though there are fears of a resurgence in infections leading into the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 16, 2021
The party politics behind the annual no-confidence motion
All LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai needed was something to justify his outspoken preference for a snap election, and the no-confidence motion was just that.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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