Abenomics

Japan economy minister Akira Amari resigns after admitting bribery claims

Japan’s Economy Minister, Akira Amari, has resigned due to bribery allegations. As the head of “...

Jan 28, 2016 10:11 PM EST

Japan economy minister Akira Amari resigns after admitting bribery claims

Japan’s Economy Minister, Akira Amari, has resigned due to bribery allegations. As the head of “...

Jan 28, 2016 10:11 PM EST

Japan farm minister resigns amid questions over political funds

Japan's farm minister resigned on Monday amid questions over his political fundraising, stepping dow...

Feb 23, 2015 10:02 AM EST

PM Abe's coalition cruises to big win in Japan election

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition cruised to a big election win on Sunday, but f...

Dec 14, 2014 08:16 AM EST

Japan opposition, too weak to take power, aims to dim Abe's luster

Japan's main opposition party, its image still tarnished two years after losing power, isn't even pr...

Dec 02, 2014 07:48 AM EST

Low voter turnout could erode Japan PM Abe's call for fresh mandate

Japanese voters, puzzled as to why Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is calling an election now and unimpres...

Nov 24, 2014 01:20 AM EST

Japan opposition DPJ takes aim at Abe govt scandals, Abenomics

Japan's main opposition party vowed on Tuesday to pursue Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over a string of ...

Oct 28, 2014 11:31 PM EDT

Japan PM Abe appoints China-friendly lawmakers to key posts

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked two veteran lawmakers with friendly ties to China for top ...

Sep 03, 2014 01:25 AM EDT