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Japan panel says ex-top prosecutor should be indicted over gambling

National Dec 25, 2020

Japan panel says ex-top prosecutor should be indicted over gambling

Prior to the scandal over his games of mahjong with journalists, Kurokawa had been at the heart of a controversy in which the Abe government was forced to retreat.

Ex-top Tokyo prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa escapes indictment over gambling

National / Crime & Legal Jul 11, 2020

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

Issues | LAW OF THE LAND Jun 18, 2020

Much ado about retirement ages and Japan's politicized bureaucracy

by Colin P.A. Jones

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

National / Politics Jun 17, 2020

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

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jun 13, 2020

Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan

by Philip Brasor

Will the incident prompt any major media outlet to change its ways when socializing with sources?

Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan

Commentary / Japan Jun 10, 2020

Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan

by Richard Solomon

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

National / Politics Jun 3, 2020

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

National / Media | MEDIA MIX May 30, 2020

Resignation raises uncomfortable questions about Japan prosecutors' powers

by Philip Brasor

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

National May 29, 2020

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

National May 26, 2020

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

National / Politics | ANALYSIS May 24, 2020

Abe’s influence takes a hit with prosecutor scandal and bill reversal

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Double punch casts a shadow over administration’s signature agenda-setting authority.

Government approves resignation of scandal-hit Tokyo top prosecutor

National May 22, 2020

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.

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