By Party

Policy on COVID-19 Vaccine

*The judgment is based on the following statements by party leaders.

Liberal Democratic Party

“I ask all people, when you receive your vaccination ticket, to please get your third vaccination for yourself and your family, prioritizing speed over the type of vaccine.” Jan, 2022

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan

“We have been calling for a smooth and planned vaccination drive, particularly ensuring that local governments, both urban and rural, receive sufficient vaccine doses.” Oct, 2021

Democratic Party For the People

“Japan still cannot afford to worry about other countries. Therefore, we must quickly advance domestic vaccinations and clearly show the schedule to local governments.” Mar, 2021

Komeito

“I believe it is imperative that we once again move forward with thoroughly administering this third dose of the vaccine in all areas.” Apr, 2024

Japan Innovation Party

“What the government and administration need to do is to administer the vaccine as soon as possible and secure oral medication as soon as possible and distribute it nationwide.” Jan, 2022

Reiwa Shinsengumi

“The authority to decide whether or not to vaccinate should be left to each person. The most important thing that needs to be done is for the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to make public the effects of the vaccine.” Nov, 2021

Japanese Communist Party

“It is important to carry out vaccination and basic infection control measures simultaneously.” Feb, 2021

Sanseito, Party of Do It Yourself

“These are women who are about to give birth. If we don’t properly inform these people of the risks, it could lead to serious consequences later on.” Jun, 2022

“If we were to compromise on that point, there would be no point in creating a new political party. It is a party that aims to convey the truth to people whose messages have not been properly delivered until now, so if we shrink back over something like a vaccine, we will not be able to carry out our activities properly.” Jun, 2022

“Matsuda-san, we are absolutely right about this. We will definitely be criticized for this, and many things will be said about it, but let’s push forward with this. We must say that what is right is right, and in a few years’ time the government and other political parties will realize they made a mistake. We have promised that we will continue to say this until that time comes.” Jun, 2022