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The Weekly Observer: August 16-20

The 17th edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the re-extension and expansion of the COVID-19 state of emergency, possible revisions to COVID-19 policy, the possibility of a third vaccine shot, news of a first-ever LDP-Taiwan ruling party strategic dialogue, the MOD’s budget request, the prime minister’s speech commemorating the 76th anniversary of the end of WWII, opposition demands for an extraordinary Diet session, increase in the number of bankruptcies, controversy over the decision to allow children to attend the Paralympic Games, the latest on the LDP and House of Representatives election, Japan’s response to the situation in Afghanistan, and more.

The Weekly Observer: June 7-11

Seventh edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on preparations to begin workplace vaccination, the G7 Summit and Finance Ministers’ meeting, the draft basic guideline for economic and fiscal management (“honebuto no hoshin”), as well as latest electoral developments within the LDP and opposition parties, and more.

The Weekly Observer: May 31-June 4

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.

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.