His resignation comes as Japan struggles to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic and plans for next year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe — aka ‘Super Mario’ — loses out on Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a star at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, parading before a sellout crowd at the Maracana Stadium as Nintendo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Resigns for Health Reasons, Leaving Unfinished Political Business
J apanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he was stepping down on Friday, citing health issues. “Even though there is one year to go in my tenure and there are challenges to be met, I have decided ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Resigns Because of Illness
Mr. Abe has been prime minister for nearly eight consecutive years, a significant feat in a country accustomed to high turnover in the top job. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, says he will resign because a chronic illness has resurfaced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Is Leaving. Here’s How It Might Pick a New One.
Back room deals and horse trading are likely to determine who will become the next leader of Japan’s governing party and the country’s prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe: Why Is Japan’s Prime Minister Resigning? Who Will Succeed Him?
The Japanese prime minister said he would resign Friday because of worsening health, ending the career of a politician who served two stints in office that reshaped modern Japan. ( read original story ...)
World leaders praise Japan PM Abe’s contributions to ties
World leaders wished Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a rapid recovery on Friday and praised his contributions to bilateral relations during his years as Japan's longest-serving leader. ( read original story ...)
John Bolton Says Japan’s Abe Shinzo Resignation ‘a Great Loss’ to U.S.
Abe said Friday he would resign, citing the re-emergence of the same chronic health condition that forced him to step down as prime minister in 2007. ( read original story ...)
Man found dead at Yokohama construction site
Rescue workers have found a man dead in a huge disused underground tank in Yokohama City, near Tokyo. The man is believed to be a missing construction worker in his 60s. ( read original story ...)
Japan to drop out of eight-team international rugby tournament – Kyodo
Japan are set to withdraw from November's eight-team tournament featuring the Six Nations sides and Fiji as they struggle with logistical ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe — aka ‘Super Mario’ — will miss Tokyo Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a star at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, parading before a sellout crowd at the Maracana Stadium as Nintendo ... ( read original story ...)
IOC, IPC thank “Super-Mario” Abe for Tokyo vision
Olympic officials thanked outgoing Japanese premier Shinzo Abe on Friday for his commitment to bringing the Games to Tokyo and said they would work closely with his successor as Japan bids to overcome ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Experiments With See-Through Public Restrooms
Dubbed “Tokyo Toilet Project,” the initiative’s goal is to change the perception of public restrooms in the Japanese capital. Shigeru Ban, one of Japan’s leading architect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Abe resigns as coronavirus hits economy, endangers legacy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving premier, announced his resignation because of poor health on Friday, ending a stint at the helm of the world's third-biggest economy in which he ... ( read original story ...)
What the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could mean for markets
Analysts told CNBC on Friday that they expect a continuation of the country's reflationary policies, despite Abe's departure. ( read original story ...)