TOKYO -- As Japan faces a myriad of challenges from the coronavirus to an increasingly complex security landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has packed his cabinet with seasoned lawmakers who he hopes can tackle them head-on.
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, front row center, with his new cabinet, which faces immediate challenges, including securing power generation capacity for winter. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
TOKYO -- As Japan faces a myriad of challenges from the coronavirus to an increasingly complex security landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has packed his cabinet with seasoned lawmakers who he hopes can tackle them head-on.