Shinzo Abe22 Dec 2023Corruption allegations rock Japanese politicsA scandal over alleged kickbacks has again fuelled public anger at the country's long-ruling party.22 Dec 2023Asia19 May 2023Japan’s 75-year pacifism hangs in balance as new threats loomEach move to militarise leaves the country more divided over its post-war pacifist ideals.19 May 2023Asia15 Apr 2023Japan smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PMThe incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.15 Apr 2023Asia15 Apr 2023Japan PM evacuated after apparent smoke bomb blastFumio Kishida leaves the scene unharmed as officers jump on a 24-year-old man who is later arrested.15 Apr 2023Asia17 Oct 2022Japan PM orders probe into church after Abe killingEx-leader Shinzo Abe's suspected killer accused him of links with the Unification Church.17 Oct 2022Asia27 Sep 2022Divided Japan bids farewell to slain Shinzo AbeProtesters marched against a state funeral for Abe even as local and global leaders gathered to honour him.27 Sep 2022Asia25 Sep 2022Abe's funeral attracts world leaders - and protestsOpposition to the funeral has been growing in recent weeks, with thousands of Japanese marching against it.25 Sep 2022Asia23 Sep 2022'Why is Abe's funeral costing more than the Queen's?'The mood in Japan is sour ahead of Tuesday's state funeral for the slain former prime minister.23 Sep 2022Asia21 Sep 2022Japanese man sets himself on fire over Abe funeralHe was reportedly protesting at a planned state funeral for the ex-PM who was assassinated in July.21 Sep 2022Asia
