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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 13, 2022
Japan police chief voices regret for failing to protect Abe
The commissioner general of the National Police Agency admitted that there were flaws in the placement of security and protection personnel for Shinzo Abe.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Jul 12, 2022
As Japan mourns Abe's death, details of shooting suspect begin to emerge
Investigative sources have indicated that Tetsuya Yamagami planned his attack on Shinzo Abe extensively.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 12, 2022
Despite new political capital, questions linger over Kishida’s economic agenda
There is uncertainty about exactly what it is that Kishida wants to do with his new mandate, as so far he has only set out his agenda using broad brushstrokes.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 11, 2022
Unification Church says Abe shooting suspect’s mother is follower
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, reportedly harbored a grudge against Abe over what he believed were the former prime minister's ties to the group.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2022
Death of Abenomics father may give Japan scope to curb stimulus
The death of Shinzo Abe could eventually allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to phase out Abe's government spending and monetary stimulus.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 11, 2022
Yen selling accelerates as Japan policies earn public backing
The currency fell as much as 0.9% against the dollar, breaching the closely watched 137 level.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 11, 2022
Japan's machinery orders fall for first time in three months
Core orders, a highly volatile data series regarded as an indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months, lost 5.6% in May from the previous month.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2022
With fresh mandate, Kishida set to have hands full in coming months
Fresh off his party's Upper House election victory, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to set his sights on a signature economic policy, Japan's COVID measures and a defense overhaul.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022
Abe’s greatest economic policy legacy is looking careworn
The former premier knew what he wanted from monetary stimulus and the person to get him there: BOJ Gov. Kuroda. But does Japan still support those policies?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2022
Legacy of Abenomics to live beyond its architect
The complicated fallout of Abe's audacious growth program, both good and bad, continues to ripple through markets and the economy.
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
National Police Agency to investigate possible flaws in security for Abe
The investigation comes as the NPA considers how the armed security force guarding the former Prime Minister couldn't prevent the shooting.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 8, 2022
Pension riches are no panacea for Japan’s startups
The world's biggest pension fund might invest in the next unicorns and decacorns. That's a good beginning — but the country's fledgling scene needs more.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2022
Japan's household spending slips again as chip shortage hits consumers
Households are also facing pressure from the yen's sharp decline that is pushing up prices of imported fuel and food.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 7, 2022
Man arrested for allegedly killing pregnant girlfriend in Tokyo
The man, who lives in the city of Soka in neighboring Saitama Prefecture, has admitted to the murder charges, investigative sources said.

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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
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