The Abe administration’s money scandals snowball as two more Cabinet ministers admit their chapters accepted donations in 2013 from a company that was set to receive state subsides.
Education minister Hakubun Shimomura denies allegations by a muck-raking magazine that he received illegal political donations, accusing it of failing to check the facts.
The topics include what Japan has learned from its experiences in the previous century, and what contributions the country ought to make to Asia and the world.
The vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday to uphold past government apologies and expressions of remorse for Japan’s wartime aggression in Asia as Abe prepares to issue a statement on the 70th anniversary of World ...
Worries are growing in Japan about a trend toward media self-censorship as journalists and experts say news organizations are toning down criticism of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government for fear of sparking ire and losing access to sources. No one is accusing Abe’s administration ...
The LDP's draft constitution contains elements that would move Japan toward illiberalism and autocracy if it was adopted.
law giving priority to civilians in decision-making at the Defense Ministry is likely to be amended by the ruling coalition, according to sources.
A panel of experts is set to hold its first meeting this week to discuss the content of a closely watched statement Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make to commemorate the war’s end.
Final preparations are underway for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to address the U.S. Congress during a spring visit to Washington.
Japan and Qatar agreed Friday that stability in the Middle East serves as a foundation for international peace and prosperity and pledged to cooperate on addressing the threat of terrorism. At a summit with Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at his office ...
The Abe administration plans to set up an agency to handle sports affairs ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, officials said Friday. A new post of Cabinet minister in charge of preparing for the Olympics will also be established, the officials said. The Cabinet ...
The Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito remain divided over how far to expand the Self-Defense Forces’ overseas activities.
