Japan’s Scandal-Hit Defence Chief Announces Resignation
Hawkish Japanese defence minister Tomomi Inada on Friday announced her resignation over a long-brewing scandal involving the handling of military ...
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Japan’s Defence Minister To Resign Over Scandal
Japan's defence minister Tomomi Inada will resign over an alleged coverup involving military documents, local media reported on Thursday, potentially ...
Japan’s Main Opposition Party Chief Steps Down
The head of Japan's reeling main opposition party announced her resignation on Thursday, less than a year after becoming the ...
Japan PM Abe’s Support Dips To Lowest Level
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has fallen to the lowest level of his premiership, opinion polls showed ...
Tokyo Votes In Local Polls With National Consequences
Tokyo goes to the polls Sunday in a local election that could have national consequences as the capital's governor mounts ...
Female Japan Politician Resigns After Attacking Male Aide
A female Japanese politician has resigned after an audio tape emerged of her violently attacking a male secretary, and reportedly ...
Japan Ruling Party Urges Strike Capability Amid N. Korea Threat
Japan's ruling party said Wednesday the government should consider developing the capability to strike enemy bases if the country is ...
Smoking Paradise Japan Tries To Kick the Habit
Japan is moving to pass its strictest-ever smoking laws, but the country's powerful tobacco lobby wants to stub out measures ...
New Rules Give Japan’s Abe Chance To Lead Until 2021
Japan's ruling party on Sunday extended term limits for its leaders, a change that gives Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a ...