With just two more days to go, the election campaign was under even more scrutiny than usual due to the shooting of Shinzo Abe on July...
This Week we do something a little different, delving into the most shocking news of these past seven days: the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
While the investigation is just beginning, we summarize some of the information that we know about the suspect below.
The front pages of Japan’s national newspapers on July 9 make clear just how difficult it is for the nation as it grapples with the aftermath...
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the Upper House elections will push through on July 10: “We need to protect with all our might the base...
A gunman at an election rally in Nara ended the life of the longest-serving and one of the most popular prime ministers in Japanese history.
While not disclosing very much new information, Kishida expressed his sincere wishes for Abe’s recovery and called the incident “despicable.”
Shinzo Abe was delivering a speech ahead of the Upper House elections on July 10 when he was shot twice from behind and collapsed on the...
Among the protestors from Hong Kong and Japan were also people from mainland China, showing their support for the cause of Hong Kong.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
With the hottest June in over 100 years, the Tokyo area is experiencing a power crunch. What options are there to improve the situation?
In another new chapter, the company is set to open its first brewery in the United States with a brand called “Dassai Blue.”