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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2017
Abdication of Emperor on birthday in 2018 and same-day succession under discussion, says source
The government has started to discuss a plan to arrange for Emperor Akihito to abdicate on Dec. 23, 2018, which is his 85th birthday, and for Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the throne on that day or the following day, a government source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2017
Abe to kick off Diet speech with call for talks on amending Constitution
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to call for concrete discussions on revising the Constitution in his policy address before the Diet later this week, according to an outline of his planned speech made available to Kyodo News.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
Russian foreign minister claims Obama tried to stop Japan from improving ties with Moscow
The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama tried to prevent Japan from improving ties with Russia and hosting a visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Tuesday during his annual news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
With whirlwind Asia tour, Abe hopes to draw Trump's attention to region
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe works to cement ties with key Pacific Rim nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017
As Kennedy steps down from ambassador post, observers see a mixed legacy
The first woman in the role. The daughter of a U.S. president. In some ways, Caroline Kennedy was a unique ambassador to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2017
Abe says he hopes to meet Trump soon after inauguration
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he hopes to meet Donald Trump "at the earliest possible date" after his inauguration Friday as U.S. president.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2017
Abe pledges fresh security-related aid to Vietnam
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vietnamese leader Nguyen Xuan Phuc meet in Hanoi to discuss a coordinated response to China's increasingly aggressive maritime moves amid uncertainty about incoming U.S. leader Donald Trump's commitment to the region's stability.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 14, 2017
Abe's No. 2 brands Trump 'hysterical,' urges him to lay off threats
A close aide to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pitches his opinions in a "hysterical" manner and urged him to behave more "gently."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 13, 2017
Duterte, Abe agree U.S. role vital in Asia-Pacific
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte agree that America's presence is vital to the Asia-Pacific, with Duterte offering to open maritime talks with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 12, 2017
Abe pledges ¥1 trillion aid package to Philippines for infrastructure development
Abe and Duterte also agreed to enhance maritime and security cooperation in their talks at the Malacanang Palace in Manila.
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2017
Fusosha to sell amended version of best-seller after court-ordered halt
A revised version of a best-selling nonfiction book featuring a conservative lobby's links to a religious group and claims it has influence over the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will now go on sale, its publisher said Wednesday, following a rare court order to suspend its publication due...
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2017
Abe Asia tour to focus on bolstering ties amid rising Chinese assertiveness
Prime Minister Abe will visit the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam on a six-day trip starting Thursday aimed at strengthening security cooperation in the face of China's rising maritime assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2017
Stronger Japan-U.S. alliance hinges on Trump's 'awareness,' Abe says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wants to keep strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance with the incoming administration of Donald Trump, provided the two leaders share an awareness of the security situation in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2017
Discussion of cost-sharing absent from Abe-Koike Olympics meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike meet but eschew for now talks on how the financial burden should be shared.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2017
Abe urges South Korea to remove 'comfort women' statue at Busan, claims 2015 agreement at stake
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged South Korea to remove a new statue dedicated to the girls and women hauled into Japan's military brothels before and during the war, and called on Seoul to stick to the bilateral agreement that was inked in 2015 to settle the thorny issue once and for all.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 8, 2017
Japan's human rights issues fared better in 2016
Welcome back to JBC's annual countdown of the top issues as they affected Non-Japanese (NJ) residents of Japan. We had some brighter spots this year than in previous years, because Japan's government has been so embarrassed by hate speech toward Japan's minorities that they did something about it. Read...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Jan 7, 2017
Inada's Yasukuni visit sinks Pearl Harbor gesture
If Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meant what he said about the "power of reconciliation" on his Dec. 27 visit to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, he should sack Defense Minister Tomomi Inada who visited Yasukuni Shrine two days later. If he does nothing, then his visit will be reduced to an empty public relations...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2017
In rare move, court suspends publication of best-seller on Abe-linked conservative lobby group
Sales of book detailing links between Japan Conference (Nippon Kaigi) and religious group halted in libel case.
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2017
Abe, Koike to hold talks, with 2020 Olympic budget likely on agenda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike are set to hold talks Tuesday, with the budget for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics likely on the agenda.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2017
Abe meets visiting U.S. investor Soros as he seeks new ideas for Abenomics
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met U.S. investor George Soros and British economic and financial thinker Adair Turner in Tokyo on Friday, having indicated in speeches earlier this week he wants to find fresh ways to try his Abenomics program this year.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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