Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ordered an investigation Monday into the Unification Church in an apparent move to calm the public outrage over his governing party’s cozy ties with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM orders Unification church investigation as scandal engulfs party
Move marks a reversal for Fumio Kishida who was reluctant to scrutinise Moonies’ connections with his own lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)
Unification Church: Japan to investigate religious group linked to Abe killing
Japan's prime minister has ordered an inquiry into the Unification church, a religious group that has come under the spotlight after the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe. His accused killer ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists flock to Tokyo’s Asakusa district following easing of border restrictions
Visitors, including overseas tourists, throng the Asakusa district in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday. The area bustled on the first weekend following the easing of border control ... ( read original story ...)
Mass brawl breaks out at Tokyo French restaurant
Glasses were thrown, a door was shattered and a man was injured in a brawl involving about 20 to 30 people at a French restaurant in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district on Sunday, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Dragon suspected in Tokyo skyscraper scuffle
A violent scuffle broke out at a Tokyo restaurant on Sunday. Police suspect the brawl was initiated by a gang known as Chinese Dragon. Gang members include people of Japanese ancestry related to those ... ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida orders probe of Moonies after outcry over Japan political ties
The Japanese government will launch an investigation into the Unification Church amid a public outcry over close ties between politicians and the South Korean religious group that came to light ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Former Japan, Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura to retire at end of season
Former Japan and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura, currently at Yokohama FC in the J-League second division, is set to retire at the end ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM hints that decision on next BOJ chief still months off
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hinted on Monday that a decision on a successor to Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda may still be months away, offering no timeline and no names of potential ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo is opening its second official Japan store in Osaka
The Daimaru Umeda outlet will be offering an extensive selection of games and character merch including Super Mario ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Traders Speculate on Possibility of Stealth Intervention in Yen
Tokyo’s yen watchers continued to speculate whether Japan conducted a stealth intervention last week, zeroing in on the volatility seen after Thursday’s surprise US inflation data.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps up warnings over rapid yen moves after G20
Japanese authorities kept up their warnings to the market on Monday of a firm response to overly rapid yen declines, after a fall late last week to a 32-year low and meetings of global financial ... ( read original story ...)
This photo shows Japan’s rising sun flag on a submarine from April 2016, not from recent drills
A photo of Japan's naval flag hoisted on a submarine has circulated on social media along with a claim in Korean that it shows the controversial ensign on display during South Korea's joint military ... ( read original story ...)
16 Most photo-worthy spots in Nagoya!
Nagoya, Japan, is most famous for its many temples and shrines. Guests should see these places as they offer a serene and scenic atmosphere. One of the city's most famous shrines is the Atsuta Shrine. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower, yen weak vs. dollar after 32-year low
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday after declines on Wall Street, while the yen remained weak after hitting a new 32-year low near the ... ( read original story ...)
Group of 100 in fistfight at Tokyo skyscraper restaurant
Police were called to a restaurant in a Tokyo skyscraper Sunday after a mass brawl broke out among a group of some 100 customers who ... ( read original story ...)