‘Not suitable’ for Abe to testify in Diet over scandal, LDP exec says
The opposition camp is demanding parliamentary testimony by Abe under oath or explanations by him at the budget committees of both chambers of the Diet.
LDP's Hiroshi Moriyama nears record as longest-serving Diet affairs chief
In the coming shake-up of LDP executives, speculation has it that Moriyama may be appointed to another senior party post.
Rugby superfan 'Bak-san' becomes World Cup sensation with body-painted jerseys
Step aside Beauden Barrett, Owen Farrell and Siya Kolisi — the real MVP of the 2019 Rugby World Cup so far is "Bak-san." Japan's scantily clad superfan — real name Hiroshi Moriyama — has become a global social media sensation since the tournament began on ...
Fans stoked for start of Rugby World Cup
Hours before Friday night's Rugby World Cup opening game between Japan and Russia at Tokyo Stadium, tons of fans donned red and white Brave Blossoms replica jerseys. And, of course, that number became greater and greater as the festivities drew closer to kickoff. Hiroshi Moriyama was ...
Abe denies rumors he's planning to call snap election
The Diet affairs chief for the ruling LDP had suggested the idea the previous day, to counter a possible motion of no confidence as the PM’s support rate plummets.
Agriculture minister Hiroshi Moriyama admitted Tuesday receiving ¥200,000 in cash last year from the head of an industry body while holding a key position in the Liberal Democratic Party on negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership but before he joined the Cabinet. Moriyama said he has ...
Innovation, investment needed for food security, G-7 officials say
Ministers from the Group of Seven nations agree to promote agricultural innovation and investment as farmers face challenges from an aging workforce and extreme weather.
Hiroshi Moriyama, minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, said Sunday the government will consider a new program to promote domestic farm products under the landmark free trade accord involving Japan, the United States and 10 other Pacific Rim countries. Under the plan, contributions will be ...
Minister vows to return donations from firms involved in bid-rigging
New farm minister Hiroshi Moriyama vowed Wednesday to pay back donations from companies involved in bid-rigging that were made to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party chapter he heads in Kagoshima Prefecture. Moriyama, who assumed his post last week, confirmed a media report that the chapter ...
Kagoshima LDP chapter of new farm minister received donations from firms accused of bid-rigging
A ruling Liberal Democratic Party chapter headed by the new farm minister received donations from several companies after a local government expelled them from a list of approved firms due to bid-rigging, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. The LDP branch in Kagoshima Prefecture ...
