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, 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.” 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

Japan Innovation Party

“What the government needs to do is to ensure early vaccination and oral medication. There are still not enough oral medications available. We need to Secure this medication early and distribute it nationwide.” Jan, 2022

Komeito

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

Japanese Communist Party

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

Reiwa Shinsengumi

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

Sanseito, Party of Do It Yourself

“These 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.” Jun, 2022

“If we were to compromise on that point, there would be no point in creating a new political party. We are the party that aims to tell the truth to the people who have not been recieved properly. If we shrink back over something like a vaccine, we will not be able to carry out our activities.” Jun, 2022

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