While it can hardly be said that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has given credible answers about his role in the Moritomo Gakuen and Kake Gakuen school scandals, it is also increasingly apparent that the general public is willing to let him brush off these scandals and to get on with his policy agenda.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 16, 2018.
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the second week of February 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 13, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 11, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 10, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 4, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 3, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 1, 2018.
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 31, 2018.
