Tag - shinzo-abe

 
 

SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2022
Suspect signaled Abe killing in letter to Unification Church critic
The letter shows the strong resentment that the alleged assailant, Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, felt toward the church, with which he believed Abe had ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 16, 2022
Suspect test-fired gun used to kill Abe near Unification Church facility: sources
According to the prefectural police, the pellet-like metallic fragments collected from the shooting site and the religious group facility premises are each about 1 centimeter in size.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 16, 2022
Decision to hold state funeral for Abe ignites debate over taxpayer funding
The government's decision to hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated July 8, is a stark break from recent funerals for former leaders.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 16, 2022
Kishida’s next moves will determine fate of Abe legacy
Prime Minister Kishida's actions after the election win will reveal the power that Abe's name retains and the immediate prospects for his legacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir makes condolence visit to Abe's home
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad paid a condolence visit to the home of slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Friday, as he stopped over in Japan on his way back from South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2022
LDP planning memorial speech for Abe in parliament
The LDP will discuss with opposition parties about who will give the speech at a plenary meeting of the Lower House. They will also determine when it will be delivered.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
South Korea seeks to kick-start talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan
The high-level visit to Tokyo by South Korean officials comes amid concerns the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could disrupt efforts to mend ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Doctor recalls grim situation as team fought to save Abe
The team transfused into Abe around 13 liters of blood, equivalent to the combined amount of blood in two to three adults.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 15, 2022
Abe shooting suspect's mother donated ¥100 million to Unification Church, uncle says
The suspect told investigators that his family fell apart after his mother made big donations to the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin to visit Japan on Monday
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin is planning to visit Japan on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the two nations explore ways to thaw their icy relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
Kishida announces Japan will hold state funeral for Abe in the fall
Abe's will be only the second state funeral for a former prime minister in Japan's postwar history, following the one held for Shigeru Yoshida, who signed the San Francisco peace treaty.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
Japan lawyers push back against Unification Church's donation claims
The spotlight has fallen on donations to the church following claims by suspect in the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 13, 2022
Suspect in Abe assassination planned to attack religious group leader
Tetsuya Yamagami planned an attack on the Unification Church leader when she visited Japan in 2019 to attend an event.
Japan Times
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 Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 13, 2022
Abe's death may have shaken Kishida government despite election win
Some sources close to the party worry that, without Abe, the LDP's conservative wing has no heavyweight to keep it in check and may get out of control.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
South Korea's Yoon visits memorial altar for Abe in Seoul
After offering a tribute at the altar set up in the embassy's cultural center, Yoon signed an official book sending his condolences to Abe's bereaved family and the Japanese nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
China makes muted protest after Taiwan VP’s visit to Japan
Beijing generally lashes out at nations over their interactions with Taiwan's officials, saying they amount to interference in its internal affairs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 12, 2022
Kishida Cabinet's approval rating rises to highest 63.2% after vote
The survey showed 52.4% of the respondents thought economic activities should be prioritized over preventing COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022
What Shinzo Abe meant to the younger generation
For Japanese of Generation Z, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was an embodiment of both stability and reform and really the only leader they ever knew.

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'