Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will pursue Shinzo Abe’s goals, such as a stronger military. But he has also set himself apart from his slain predecessor.
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Suspect in Abe Shooting Held a ‘Grudge.’ Scrutiny Falls on a Church.
The Unification Church, with links to conservative political parties worldwide, said Monday that the mother of the man charged in Shinzo Abe’s death was a member.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
Shinzo Abe’s Party Triumphs in Parliamentary Vote, Extending Legacy
The Liberal Democrats and their partners gained enough seats to form a supermajority. They can now amend the country’s pacifist Constitution.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
After a Brutal Assassination Shinzo Abe, Japan Mourns and Carries On
A day after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s killing, Japan, where gun violence of any kind is rare, was just beginning to process the shock.
Shinzo Abe’s Influence Was Still Evident Long After He Left Office
Japan’s longest-serving prime minister became perhaps the most transformational politician in the country’s post-World War II history.
Japan Says It Needs Nuclear Power. Can Host Towns Ever Trust It Again?
The Ukraine war has shown the fragility of Japan’s energy supplies. But the decision to restart plants after the Fukushima disaster is fraught with emotions and political calculation.
Japan Approves a $490 Billion Stimulus Package
The move, announced on Friday, is an attempt by the country’s newish prime minister to revive an economy battered by Covid restrictions and a supply chain crunch.
Japan Election: Kishida Struggles to Connect With Voters
The governing Liberal Democrats won on Sunday, despite having chosen a prime minister, Fumio Kishida, who’s known for his lack of charisma.