National / Politics Jun 1, 2017

Lower House panel gives nod to one-off abdication bill

by Reiji Yoshida

The Lower House Steering Committee greenlights a one-time bill to let Emperor Akihito abdicate, paving the way for passage by the chamber.

National Mar 1, 2016

MSDF commander first female to skipper destroyer

The Maritime Self-Defense Force's first female destroyer captain has assumed her duties, taking the helm of the destroyer Yamagiri on Monday. Cmdr. Miho Otani, 44, who is in charge of about 220 crew members on the destroyer, said in a written statement that she wants ...