Abe will not recover from COVID-19 image damage

Japan has handled COVID-19 with relative success so far, but the prime minister has not received the credit

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  • Japan's approach
  • Emergency measures
  • Economic package
  • Brand damage
  • U-turn
  • Koike takes charge
  • Election outlook

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