A fresh scandal blossoms as Abe gets set to become longest-serving prime minister
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces fresh allegations that he used the annual cherry blossom-viewing party, a government-sponsored event, to entertain supporters and therefore violated the election law.
Japan may halve guest list for future cherry-blossom parties as Abe takes flak
The government is considering halving the number of guests invited to future cherry blossom-viewing events as part of a broad review amid allegations that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has used the publicly funded gathering for his own benefit, officials said Thursday. To address growing criticism ...
Japan sees signs South Korea may be ready to work toward repairing bilateral ties
The Japanese government sees signs of a “mood” in South Korea to seek talks to salvage a bilateral relationship that has soured over wartime compensation and trade issues.
Japan trade chief Isshu Sugawara exits amid allegations he broke election campaign law
A tabloid’s expose on a funeral gift to a supporter ousts the METI chief after just a month and a half in office.
Tokyo confirms detention of Japanese man by Chinese authorities
Japan confirmed Monday that a Japanese man in his 40s has been detained by Chinese authorities since September on suspicion of violating Chinese law, saying it has been providing him with necessary assistance. "We have extended our maximum support, with consular officials meeting him and ...
Shinjiro Koizumi's popularity as candidate for next prime minister drops in latest poll
The largest proportion of the public wants new Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to become the next prime minister, but he has suffered a decline in popularity while watching support for Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga surge, a Jiji Press opinion survey for October showed ...
The government is preparing for a powerful typhoon that is forecast to hit the country over the weekend, after coming under fire for being slow to respond to a typhoon last month that caused power outages in many areas of Chiba Prefecture. This time, the ...
Japan government begins talks on new legislation to tighten regulation of IT giants
The government Friday began discussing new legislation to bolster regulations on domestic and global information technology giants, and protect consumers' privacy amid concern that some companies are abusing their market share to secure growth. "It is necessary to lead international debate on issues surrounding digital ...
North Korea fires ballistic missile built to be launched from submarine into Japan's EEZ
North Korea tested a suspected sub-launched ballistic missile in a technological advancement, if successful, could make it significantly more difficult to destroy its nuclear arsenal.
Suga says Japan's mobile phone carriers aren't moving fast enough to lower rates
The administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed dissatisfaction over what it sees as a slow pace in the reduction of mobile phone rates in the country. "The government doesn't think that this situation is acceptable at all," said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga ...
Abe shows his command over LDP in reshuffle
Abe demonstrated that he is clearly in the driver's seat, posturing his allies for advancement in the LDP ranks, keeping bandwagoners contained and edging out rivals altogether.
With Cabinet reshuffle, Abe confirms intent to seek change to Constitution
With two years left to cement his legacy, Prime Minister Abe carries out a major Cabinet reshuffle that reaffirms his desire to pursue outstanding issues such as constitutional revision.
