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S Korean paper says A-bombs on Japan were 'divine punishment'

May. 24, 2013 - 12:30PM JST ( 121 )

Japan on Thursday accused a South Korean newspaper of "dishonorable" behavior for publishing an editorial suggesting the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were "divine… Read

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Abe, Aso defend economic policies as markets settle

Politics May. 24, 2013 - 04:00PM JST ( 6 Comments )

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday defended his economic stragey, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo shares suffered their worst loss since the… Read

Korean 'comfort women' cancel meeting with Hashimoto

Politics May. 24, 2013 - 03:50PM JST ( 29 Comments )

Two elderly South Korean women forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels on Friday abruptly cancelled a meeting with Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto after he refused to withdraw remarks asserting the brothel system was… Read

Abe heads to Myanmar on sales mission

Politics May. 24, 2013 - 06:56AM JST ( 2 Comments )

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe flies to Myanmar Friday bearing almost $1 billion in development aid and a plan for a nationwide electricity grid as Japan tries to grab the box seats in the country's quickening… Read

Asia tension could lead to conflict: Philippine foreign minister

Politics May. 24, 2013 - 05:36AM JST ( 5 Comments )

The Philippines on Thursday warned that territorial rows in Asia are "causing considerable tension that could lead to conflict" as several countries face off with China over island claims. Philippine secretary of foreign affairs Albert… Read

Japan considers talks with N Korea, surprising allies

Politics May. 23, 2013 - 12:51PM JST ( 31 Comments )

Japan's government is looking into re-opening official talks with North Korea to resolve questions over the abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago, raising concerns among allies who fear Tokyo's focus on that issue might weaken… Read

S Korea, Japan, U.S. defense chiefs to meet

Politics May. 23, 2013 - 06:45AM JST ( 0 Comments )

The defense chiefs of South Korea, Japan and the United States will hold their first trilateral meeting for four years at the end of this month, with North Korea likely to top the agenda. The… Read

Ishihara advises Hashimoto to stop tweeting

Politics May. 22, 2013 - 09:50AM JST ( 55 Comments )

Shintaro Ishihara, a political ally and co-leader of the Japan Restoration Party with Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, has reportedly advised his younger colleague to stop tweeting. Hashimoto has been tweeting his views on wartime comfort… Read

Gov't panel warns of dangers if debt not addressed

Politics May. 22, 2013 - 06:50AM JST ( 8 Comments )

A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no guarantee" that domestic investors will keep financing the country's massive public debt, citing the risk of a spike in bond yields that could crimp long-term growth… Read

Hashimoto says S Korean troops guilty of wartime sex abuse

Politics May. 21, 2013 - 02:45PM JST ( 277 Comments )

South Korean soldiers were guilty of abusing women in wartime, Osaka's mayor said in comments reported Tuesday, days after provoking a storm by labeling sex slaves a military necessity. In a remark likely to fuel… Read

Hashimoto hits back at polls showing majority disagree with his comments

Politics May. 21, 2013 - 06:51AM JST ( 114 Comments )

A large majority of Japanese people disagree with Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto who said women forced to provide sex during World War II were a military necessity, polls issued Monday said. Up to 200,000 "comfort… Read

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S Korean paper says A-bombs on Japan were 'divine punishment'

Abe, Aso defend economic policies as markets settle

Korean 'comfort women' cancel meeting with Hashimoto

Abe heads to Myanmar on sales mission

Asia tension could lead to conflict: Philippine foreign minister

Japan considers talks with N Korea, surprising allies

S Korea, Japan, U.S. defense chiefs to meet

Ishihara advises Hashimoto to stop tweeting

Gov't panel warns of dangers if debt not addressed

Hashimoto says S Korean troops guilty of wartime sex abuse

Hashimoto hits back at polls showing majority disagree with his comments

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