Japan’s economy is growing, but political uncertainty is among the risks
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, slower than the earlier report for 3.1% growth, in the April-June period, boosted by better wages and spending,…
What’s next in Japan with Kishida bowing out as party leader and prime minister next month
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he'll step down when his party picks a new leader next month. His decision…
Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal
TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima officials urged world leaders Tuesday to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment — not as an ideal, but to…
Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn’t Steeltown USA anymore
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Generations of Pittsburghers have worked at steel mills, rooted for the Steelers or ridden the rollercoaster at Kennywood amusement park, giving them a bird's eye view of…
Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of…
Japan’s PM Kishida denies he will step down over his party’s loss in special elections
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday his governing party's major defeat in last weekend's by-elections was largely due to a political fundraising scandal and that he…
Japan PM Kishida is fighting a party corruption scandal. Here’s a look at what it’s about
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday was forced to start this year's parliamentary session with an apology over one of the country's biggest corruption scandals in…