Japan Court Hands Life Term to Shinzo Abe’s Assassin
A Japanese court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe, spotlighting LDP’s ties to the Unification Church.
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Record-High Approval for Takaichi: The Real Danger Behind the Numbers
Record-high approval for Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet masks rising militarism, nuclear red lines, and history revisionism behind Japan’s Cool Japan image.
Why Takaichi’s Taiwan Strategy Sparks Regional Concerns
Analyst Shigeaki Koga warns that Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on the Taiwan question and possible Yasukuni Shrine visits could strain ties with mainland China and the Republic of Korea.
Takaichi’s Risky Turn: Yasukuni Visit and Japan’s Hardline Shift
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi is stirring debate with a planned Yasukuni Shrine visit on Dec 26, her push to soften war history, and bold security shifts that may reshape regional stability.
Japan’s Yamamoto Slams PM Takaichi for ‘Betraying the Nation’
Lawmaker Taro Yamamoto accuses PM Sanae Takaichi of ‘betraying the nation’ over plans to hand 90% of profits from a massive 80 trillion yen US investment back to the United States.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Faces Complaint Over Illegal Donation
PM Sanae Takaichi is accused of accepting an illegal ¥10M corporate donation, sparking fresh scrutiny over the LDP’s slush fund scandal and calls for reform.
Japan’s Rightward Shift Under PM Takaichi Rattles Asia-Pacific
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s far-right agenda is accelerating Japan’s militaristic shift – expanding deployments and pushing for a national intelligence agency, alarming the Asia-Pacific.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Apologizes for Exceeding Corporate Donation Cap
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized after her Nara LDP chapter surpassed the legal donation cap, adding fresh fuel to the party’s slush fund scandal and sparking calls for reform.
Where Is Japan Headed Under Takaichi’s Far-Right Agenda?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s far-right agenda is stirring debate in Japan and beyond, challenging its pacifist roots and drawing strong protest from the Chinese mainland.