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YOSHIHIDE SUGA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 13, 2021
The uneasy state of Japan’s welfare system
The LDP and business community have been undermining Japan's lifetime employment system in order to make it easier for employers to hire and fire, and to set salaries to their liking.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Japan likely to maintain virus emergency in 10 prefectures for now
The government was looking to downgrade the emergency in three prefectures this week, but it's politically safer for Suga to keep the measures in place for the time being.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2021
Japan vaccine czar outshines Suga to rise as potential successor
Polls show Taro Kono is already voters' favorite for prime minister, an ominous sign for Yoshihide Suga ahead of a party leadership vote in September.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
'Not a problem': LDP No. 2 backs Mori and dismisses volunteer exodus
Toshihiro Nikai said volunteers deciding to quit over Mori's sexist remarks was 'momentary,' adding he believes 'their thoughts will change once the situation settles down.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
Japan to spend ¥1.14 trillion from reserve funds for virus subsidies
The funding includes u00a5880.2 billion to be given to local municipalities so that they can offer financial aid for restaurants and bars that comply with requests to close early.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 8, 2021
Foreign minister to put off U.S. visit in February due to virus
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi plans to put off a visit to the United States in February after Washington showed hesitance about the idea due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources close to bilateral ties said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2021
Biden says decision on Tokyo Olympics must be 'based on science'
U.S. president offers first comments on games since taking office, with some saying the fate of the July Olympics rests in his hands.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2021
As emergency eases, Diet focus turns to next stage of virus fight
The central government is reportedly seeking to convene a virus task force meeting Friday, at which Suga may lift the state of emergency in some regions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2021
Suga stops short of calling for Mori to resign as public sours on Olympic chief
A new survey shows that just 6.8% of respondents believe the gaffe-prone former prime minister is fit to head up the Tokyo 2020 effort.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2021
Chinese ships near Senkakus for first time since new law allowing use of arms
China's new coast guard law has stoked concern in Japan, with some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party urging bolstered measures near the uninhabited islets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2021
Budget talks overshadowed as more issues pile up for Suga
There is mounting pressure on the prime minister on issues ranging from a potential ethics violation involving a family member to sexist remarks by the Tokyo Games chair.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Feb 4, 2021
Japan's new virus law: Fines for noncompliance and support for hard-hit firms
Fines can be levied on businesses that refuse orders to shorten their hours of operation under a state of emergency and individuals who refuse to be hospitalized for the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 3, 2021
More than four months into his term, Suga's popularity ebbs as tough decisions await
From controversial coronavirus legislation to the fate of the Tokyo Games, the prime minister's leadership ability and style is under increased scrutiny and criticism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2021
Suga aims to turn page with coronavirus emergency extension
The measures could be dialed back or lifted altogether for the prefectures under the emergency before March 7 depending on the number of new cases and hospital occupancy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2021
Japan to enact laws introducing fines for defying virus steps
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party backed down on a controversial proposal to imprison COVID-19 patients who refuse to be hospitalized.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2021
Japan should restart Go To Travel campaign in March, senior LDP official says
The remarks by Hiroshige Seko, Upper House secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, come even after a study last month indicated the campaign may have spread the coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 1, 2021
Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency to March 7
The measure is expected to be extended for all areas except Tochigi Prefecture until March 7, but some areas could be removed before then if their situation improves.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2021
Japan eyes additional aid as coronavirus state of emergency set for extension
A source close to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said an extension would be inevitable for eight of the 11 prefectures under the emergency declaration.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2021
Japan's main opposition ready to prove itself as Suga stumbles
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Edano says his party is a viable alternative to the current government despite weak showings in public opinion polls.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 30, 2021
Driving around in circles on reducing emissions from motor vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda warns that increased dependence on electric vehicles will not solve the country's emissions problem.

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