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Japan trade minister resigns over vote buying scandal

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's trade minister Isshu Sugawara resigned Friday a month into his job in a scandal over condolence money, expensive melons and other gifts allegedly offered to election supporters. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was quick to remove a potential damage to his Cabinet. He accepted Isshu Sugawara's offer

Japan’s emperor completes enthronement in ancient ceremony

TOKYO, Oct 22 (AFP) – Japan’s Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday in a ceremony

Hagibis: Death toll in Japan rises to 47

Tokyo, Oct 14 (ANI-RSS): Local media on Monday reported that the number of people who have lost their lives due

US, Japan sign trade deal, auto not included

NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed a limited trade deal

Japan court: TEPCO execs not guilty of nuke crisis liability

TOKYO, Sept 19 (AP) — A Japanese court on Thursday ruled that three former executives for Tokyo Electric Power Company