The prime minister is said to be checking the numbers daily and meeting every day with related officials, mindful of public criticism over Japan's slow booster rollout.
Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa, saying U.S. base officials have not always passed along pertinent information in a timely manner. Local government officials across the country are upset over how the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement is handcuffing their efforts to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Kishida put thee prefectures Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi under quasi-emergency measures, but not all in his administration were on board with the decision.
Local government officials across the country are fuming over how the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement is handcuffing their efforts to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.