Japan’s Suga Faces Test in Tokyo Metro Assembly Vote

The transcript discusses the political landscape in Japan, focusing on Prime Minister Took's challenges and the ruling LDP's past defeat. It highlights Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's political journey and her current absence due to health issues. The upcoming Olympics, despite public opposition, is not a major campaign topic, though rising COVID-19 cases may lead to it being held without spectators.

What was a significant challenge faced by Prime Minister Took's ruling party this year?

• A natural disaster

• A decline in popularity due to coronavirus handling

• An economic recession

• A scandal involving party members

What was Yuriko Koike's political move after leaving the LDP?

• She retired from politics

• She joined another established party

• She became an independent candidate

• She formed an upstart party

Why has Yuriko Koike been absent from the public eye recently?

• She was hospitalized due to fatigue

• She was on a diplomatic mission

• She was dealing with family issues

• She was attending a political conference

What is the public opinion in Tokyo regarding the upcoming Olympics?

• Majority want the Olympics postponed

• Majority are against holding the Olympics

• Majority are indifferent about the Olympics

• Majority support holding the Olympics

What is the stance of the Tokyo First Party regarding the Olympics?

• They have no official stance

• They want it held without spectators

• They support holding it with spectators

• They want it canceled