Sixth edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the new phase in Japan’s vaccination program, the G7 meetings, Taiwan-related developments, as well as the disagreement between the government and experts over the risks of hosting the Olympics and more.
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The Weekly Observer: May 24-28
Fifth edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the new extension to the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Japan-EU leaders’ meeting, the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, debate over hosting the Olympics and more.
The Weekly Observer: May 17-21
Fourth edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the updated COVID-19 state of emergency, issues with vaccine reservations, semiconductors, the shelving of the immigration bill and more.
The Weekly Observer: May 10-14
Third edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the updated state of emergency, preparations for mass vaccination, and the opposition submitting a censure motion over the immigration and deportation bill.
The Weekly Observer: May 3-7
Second edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the extended state of emergency, Constitution Day, and the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
Rintaro Nishimura 