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.