Osaka man, 64, accused in stabbing death of female neighbor

OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 64-year-old man in the stabbing death of a woman at an apartment building in Habikino City on Thursday, reports TBS News (July 28). At around 4:30 p.m., emergency services received a call about a ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s scandal-hit defence minister, Tomomi Inada, resigns

Tokyo — Japan’s hawkish defence minister resigned on Friday ... weeks over controversies including claims that he showed favouritism to a friend in a business deal, immediately apologised to the nation over the saga. "I feel a keen responsibility ... ( read original story ...)

Japan defense minister quits over peacekeepers’ cover-up

Japan's defense minister resigned Friday, saying she accepted the responsibility for a cover-up in which her ministry concealed records of Japanese U.N. peacekeepers' activities and dangers they faced in South Sudan. It was the latest blow to Prime ... ( read original story ...)

Japan joins U.S. in imposing new sanctions on North Korea

Japan will be taking steps to freeze the assets of five groups, including two from China, as well as nine individuals, Kishida said, but did not give further details. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference that the groups had ... ( read original story ...)

Japan defence minister once tipped to be first female PM resigns

The woman once seen as on track to becoming Japan's first female prime minister has resigned as defence minister. Tomomi Inada, a close ally of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, stepped down over an alleged cover-up of documents on a controversial peacekeeping ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s leading YouTuber management agency Uuum files for IPO

Tokyo-based Uuum, Japan’s leading YouTuber management agency, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers Market has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market on 30 August with plans to ... ( read original story ...)