Abe to revert to economy after war statement, defense fight
After delivering a much-anticipated statement on Japan's war legacy and engaging in a bruising legislative fight over defense laws, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe got a reminder on why he needs to return his focus to the economy. With tepid wage growth making consumers unwilling to ...
Abe is wrong to rush toward militarization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to militarization could have dangerous unforeseen consequences for peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
Five ex-prime ministers rap Abe over his push for security bills
Five former prime ministers harshly criticized current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over his push for security bills that would greatly expand the role of the Self-Defense Forces overseas, according to their statements collected by a group of former journalists. The group of about 50 former ...
About 100 experts on the Middle East, including former Japanese ambassadors to the region, called Monday for the abolition of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's security bills, saying they could ruin the region's faith in Japan and eventually threaten the lives of Japanese. "(Recent) major wars ...
Is Japan equipped to handle historic decisions that cost lives, limbs and loved ones?
Perhaps calendars should indicate not just holidays, but the dates on which important people in our collective pasts made decisions that caused tremendous harm.
Nagasaki bombing remembered, but doubts emerge over anti-war, anti-nuke policy
Nagasaki marks the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing with calls to abolish nuclear weapons and a direct criticism of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's security bills.
Abe won't visit Yasukuni Shrine on anniversary of war's end: sources
As expected, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rules out a visit to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.
The Abe administration's sentiments were bluntly underlined when a special adviser to the prime minister asserted that security considerations take precedence over the stability of the nation's legal system.
Japan defense chief says SDF could deal with nukes under security bills
Under the ruling bloc’s security bills, the Self-Defense Forces would theoretically be allowed to transport, repair or store nuclear, chemical and biological weapons for foreign forces.
Potential Abe successor speaks out against security bills
A possible rival for the leadership of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party is speaking out against his plans to expand the role of the Self-Defense Forces. "To tell the truth, that's a question mark," Seiko Noda said in an interview on Wednesday, when asked ...
Upper House begins debate on controversial security bills
Debate over the security bills to overhaul Japan’s postwar defense policies kicks off in the Upper House.
Abe battles to prevent support slipping toward danger zone
Public opposition to defense bills, the Olympic stadium debacle and concerns about China force Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the offensive as his support slides.
