When Chinese officials and elites criticize Japan, they often mention the atrocities committed by Imperial Japan after invading China in the 1930s. In recent years, Chinese leaders like Xi Jinping have utilized the memory of World War II to justify their nation’s current assertiveness. When Japanese politicians pay their respects at a Tokyo shrine that …
On the last fateful morning of Shinzo Abe’s life, the former prime minister arrived in the historic city of Nara, known for its ancient pagodas and revered deer. However, he wasn’t there to bask in the city’s architectural wonders; instead, he was headed to a bustling urban intersection opposite the main train station. It was …
Japan’s government is currently investigating the fundraising practices of the Unification Church in light of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. If the evidence gathered is convincing, the government is considering taking legal action to dissolve the church. The Japanese newspaper, the Asahi Shimbun, reported that government officials believe the church’s activities to …
1/5 Japan’s Emperor Naruhito led a ceremony honoring the nation’s war dead on the 78th anniversary of its surrender in World War II. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Aug. 15 (UPI) — Japan commemorated the 78th anniversary of its official surrender in World War II by remembering those who lost their lives in …
Japan has introduced a new stock index called the JPX Prime 150 Index to enhance corporate governance reforms and assist investors in identifying corporate value in the equity markets. It is a curated list of the top 150 constituent listings on the Tokyo Exchange, including major tech giants like Sony Group, Hitachi, Nintendo, and Warren …