Crime & Courts
-
Unification Church complains about “untruthful” media reports
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, better known as the Unifi...
July 18, 2022
-
Shooting suspect in slaying of Japan ex-PM Abe focused on making a ‘precision’ weapon
NARA — When police investigating the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered the suspec...
July 18, 2022
-
National Public Safety Commission chief visits Abe shooting site
NARA — Cabinet member Satoshi Ninoyu, acting in his capacity as chairperson of the National Public ...
July 17, 2022
-
Suspect sent letter to blogger hinting at Abe killing
The suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a letter hinting that he ...
July 17, 2022
-
Video led suspected shooter to switch target of revenge to Japan ex-PM Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reportedly...
July 16, 2022
-
Abe murder suspect: 1st attempt made day before killing
NARA — The suspect in the fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe told police his initial attempt to kill the f...
July 16, 2022
-
Suspect’s uncle: Mother’s donations to Unification Church left family impoverished
The mother of Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Ab...
July 16, 2022
-
As family woes mounted, isolated Yamagami was pushed to breaking point
The graduation album of a public high school in Nara Prefecture contains a photograph of a cheer-squ...
July 16, 2022
-
Officers found slow to respond after 1st shot fired at Abe
Three of four police officers standing near former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe when he was shot and ki...
July 15, 2022
-
Suspect took different weapon to Okayama campaign event
The man suspected of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told police the weapon he took to an ...
July 14, 2022
-
District court, Supreme Court in conflict on whether Fukushima N-accident was avoidable
A ruling this week by the Tokyo District Court is in direct conflict with a ruling last month by Jap...
July 14, 2022
-
Mother of Abe shooting suspect apologizes
The mother of the man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has apologized to...
July 14, 2022
-
Full amount often not recovered in shareholders suits
In a shareholder derivative lawsuit, which demands that corporate executives be held responsible for...
July 14, 2022
-
Source: Suspect’s family had financial difficulties after mother joined religious group
A man who knows the family of Tetsuya Yamagami, the suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Mi...
July 14, 2022
-
Abe attack exposes critical flaws in security procedures
The National Police Agency has launched a review of the security measures in place on the day of the...
July 14, 2022
"Society" POPULAR ARTICLE
- Prehistoric Stone Tool Cut Out of Coral Reef and Taken Away in Kyushu island; Artifact was Believed to Have Been Dropped in Sea During Prehistoric Jomon Period
- Record 320 School Staff Punished for Sex Offenses in Japan
- Miho Nakayama, Japanese Actress and Singer, Found Dead at Her Tokyo Residence; She was 54 (UPDATE 1)
- Central Tokyo Observes 1st Snow of Season; 25 Days Earlier than Last Winter
- Risk of Nuclear Weapons Being Used Greater Than Ever; Support Growing in Russia As Ukraine War Continues
JN TOP STORIES
- Immersive Digital Ukiyo-E Experience Opens in Tokyo
- Stations, Airports Packed with Travelers; Scores Head Home for Holiday Season
- New Limited Express Train Destination to Ease Kyoto Station Congestion; Bringing Travelers Closer to Popular Spots
- Osamu Suzuki Demonstrates Outstanding Business Skills, Developing Minicar Market; Leaders Remember Japanese Car Tycoon
- Mt. Fuji Measured to be 5 cm Taller, Satellite Data Shows; New Method of Measuring Utilizes Michibiki Satellite, GPS
- Prehistoric Stone Tool Cut Out of Coral Reef and Taken Away in Kyushu island; Artifact was Believed to Have Been Dropped in Sea During Prehistoric Jomon Period