New prime minister Mr. Suga Yoshihide is now jump starting the process to put forth his own policy agendas. As he was Chief Cabinet Secretary for over seven years, he already has a strong grip on the whole government. Where he is leading Japan is now closely watched by the world. Nearly eight years of Mr. Abe Shinzo's prime ministership suddenly came to an end. On August 28, 2020, he announced the decision to step down citing a health problem as the reason.