Ex-top Tokyo prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa escapes indictment over gambling
Public prosecutors have decided not to indict former top Tokyo prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa, who has been accused of playing mahjong for money, including when Japan was under a novel coronavirus state of emergency earlier this year. In questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, ...
Much ado about retirement ages and Japan's politicized bureaucracy
The scandal surrounding top prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa has kicked off a debate on retirement ages and interference in Japan's civil service.
Japan government drops bill to delay top prosecutors’ retirement
The plan to raise the retirement age sparked an uproar, with many observers worried it would threaten the independence of the judiciary.
Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan
Will the incident prompt any major media outlet to change its ways when socializing with sources?
Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan
Japan has too few good journalists because mainstream media reporters unconsciously begin their stories from the point of view of prized informants.
Japan's ruling bloc to push back controversial prosecutor bills
The government intends to prioritize the passage of a second supplementary budget, which includes measures to handle the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.
Resignation raises uncomfortable questions about Japan prosecutors' powers
The public and the media cried foul because Kurokawa was seen to be sympathetic to the interests of the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Asahi Shimbun employee embroiled in prosecutor gambling scandal suspended for a month
The mahjong sessions with top Tokyo prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa took place four times at a Sankei Shimbun reporter's home in April and May.
Top Nagoya prosecutor replaces Kurokawa as chief of Tokyo office in wake of scandal
Having taken on the No. 2 job for prosecutors, Hayashi is expected to later succeed the current prosecutor-general.
Abe’s influence takes a hit with prosecutor scandal and bill reversal
Double punch casts a shadow over administration’s signature agenda-setting authority.
Government approves resignation of scandal-hit Tokyo top prosecutor
Hiromu Kurokawa has admitted he played mahjong for money with employees of newspaper publishers on May 1 and 13, according to the Justice Ministry.
Top Tokyo prosecutor with close ties to Abe resigns after gambling exposé
The revelation marks the latest controversy surrounding Kurokawa, who is seen as having a close relationship with the prime minister's administration.
