The Latest Breaking News from Japan

China complains to Japan about Taiwan vice president at Abe funeral

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday its embassy in Japan had lodged "stern representations" with the government there about Taiwan Vice President William Lai attending the funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

Shinzo Abe’s Killing: The History of Political Violence in Japan

Shinzo Abe’s murder is the latest political attack in Japan, a country which has strict gun laws.

The News Lens · Jul 12, 2022

Celtic ace David Turnbull outlines Kyogo Furuhashi's key qualities as he hails 'one step ahead' star

The Japan international has been a revelation since making the move to the Hoops last summer. Ange Postecoglou moved quick to secure the fans' favourite at the start of his rebuild.

Glasgow Live · Jul 12, 2022

Japanese say final goodbye to former leader Abe at funeral

Japanese have bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Celtic 'planning' Japan pre season tour with Kyogo, Maeda and Ideguchi set for 2023 homecoming

Reports in Japan claim Celtic staff have already travelled there to lay the groudwork for next summer

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Shinzo Abe is gone, but his controversial vision for Japan lives on

Sunday’s elections delivered a landslide victory for Abe’s party. Years after he left office, the late former prime minister’s dream of amending Japan’s constitution is getting closer, says Jeff Kingston of Temple University in Japan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Shinzo Abe, Japan's assassinated former prime minister, remembered in Tokyo on day of private funeral

With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan bids a tearful farewell to its longest-serving PM, who was gunned down at a campaign rally last week.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

Private funeral for slain former PM Abe held in Tokyo

TOKYO: Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, as mourners outside condemned the leader's "despicable" murder.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022

Shinzo Abe shooting: who are the ‘Moonies’ and why are they in the spotlight?

Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami blames the Unification church, also known as the Moonies, for bankrupting his family

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

People line streets as hearse carrying Abe’s body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022