Japan ex-soldiers deny sex abuse in high-profile case

Four of the five Japanese ex-soldiers accused of sexually abusing a colleague in a widely followed case denied the allegations on Wednesday despite a previous apology to the victim, reports said.In a separate criminal case, ( read original story ...)

Japan, OPEC to establish high-level dialogue, Nikkei says

Japan and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have agreed to establish a dialogue between senior officials, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, as the world's fourth largest oil importer looks to beef up energy security. ( read original story ...)

Upstart Japan Party Sees Coalition ‘Cold War’ Delaying Election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is unlikely to call an election next month, but will probably delay it until the autumn to give him time to patch up a fight with his junior coalition partner, according to the leader of the upstart opposition Japan Innovation Party. ( read original story ...)