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FILE - People offer prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Zojoji temple in Tokyo, Japan, July 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)
January 21, 2026, 5:19 pm
Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, pled guilty to shooting the premier in 2022, saying he was motivated by hatred of Korea’s controversial Unification Church, with which Abe was linked
By Mari Yamaguchi
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi walks back to her seat after casting her ballot during voting for Japan's new prime minister during an extraordinary session of the lower house of parliament in Tokyo on October 21, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
October 21, 2025, 9:23 am
Sanae Takaichi chosen as Japan’s first female prime minister
Ultraconservative’s policies include stronger military and economy, revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, and even measures against women’s advancement
By Mari Yamaguchi
Guests on their way to attending a memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II defeat, at the Nippon Budokan Hall Friday, August 15, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP/Eugene Hoshiko)
August 15, 2025, 12:34 pm
Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender amid mounting concerns about fading memory
PM expresses ‘remorse’ over WWII without mentioning former Axis power’s aggression toward neighbors; right-wing politicians flock to contentious shrine honoring war criminals
By Mari Yamaguchi
People take shelter on the roof of a fire station in Mukawa town, Hokkaido, northern Japan, July 30, 2025, after a powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East prompted tsunami alert in parts of Japan. (Kyodo News via AP)
July 30, 2025, 7:46 pm
Tsunamis lap at Japan, Hawaii and California after huge quake off Russia’s Far East
8.8-magnitude seismic event triggers warnings across Pacific, with millions told to seek high ground; several injured, though none severely; no major damage initially reported
By Mari Yamaguchi
People take shelter on the roof of a fire station in Mukawa town, Hokkaido, northern Japan Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after a powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East prompted tsunami alert in parts of Japan. (Kyodo News via AP)
July 30, 2025, 7:36 am
8.8-magnitude quake causes tsunami in Russia, Japan; warnings issued across Pacific
Earthquake is among largest ever recorded, with epicenter in Russia’s far east, triggering warnings as far as Alaska, Hawaii; tallest initial tsunami is 50 cm in north Japan
By Mari Yamaguchi
A wanted poster, center top. for Satoshi Kirishima, a fugitive who has long been wanted for one of a series of terrorist bombings in Japan, is displayed outside a police station Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
February 5, 2024, 10:24 am
Hospitalized man tells Japanese cops he’s highly wanted fugitive, dies 4 days later
Satoshi Kirishima lived more than 40 years under assumed identity, without bank account; was only member of far-left group responsible for 1970s bombings to evade jail
By Mari Yamaguchi
A TV screen is seen reporting North Korea's missile launch with file footage during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, April 13, 2023. (Lee Jin-man/AP)
April 13, 2023, 12:08 pm
North Korea fires intercontinental missile that may be new type of weapon
Rocket probably used swift-launching solid rocket fuel, South Korean defense official says; US calls move ‘destabilizing’; Japan orders Hokkaido residents to shelter as precaution
By Hyung-Jin Kim, KIM TONG-HYUNG and Mari Yamaguchi
A TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch with file footage is seen at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, November 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
November 3, 2022, 6:48 am
North Korea keeps up missile barrage by launching ICBM, setting off alarms
Long range projectile forces Japan evacuation alerts and train stoppages, a day after Pyongyang fired over 20 missiles, its most ever, in game of brinksmanship aimed at US
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and Mari Yamaguchi
A TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch with file footage, is seen at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
October 1, 2022, 6:48 am
North Korea tests missiles for 4th time this week in response to rivals’ army drills
Officials estimate ballistic missiles flew 220 to 250 miles at altitude of 20 to 30 miles before landing in waters between Korean Peninsula and Japan
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Mari Yamaguchi
Hirokazu Matsuno, Japan's chief cabinet secretary, arrives at the prime minister's official residence after the attestation ceremony of the cabinet by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Imperial Palace, October 4, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
September 27, 2022, 8:35 am
Russia expels Japanese diplomat detained for alleged spying; Tokyo denies accusation
Japan demands formal apology over Moscow’s ‘absolutely unacceptable’ treatment of consular official, says he was blindfolded, had head restrained and hands bound
By Mari Yamaguchi
Flowers arrive at the residence of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo Aug. 25, 2022. (Kyodo News via AP)
August 25, 2022, 10:50 am
Japan police chief to resign over killing of former prime minister Abe
Taking responsibility for faults found in ex-premier’s protection, Itaru Nakamura announces he will step down and pushes for a new system
By Mari Yamaguchi
Visitors in old Japanese Imperial army uniforms enter Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, August 15, 2022, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
August 15, 2022, 9:25 am
Commemorating WWII, Japan renews no-war pledge but omits its wartime aggression
In first address as PM, Fumio Kishida vows ‘to never repeat tragedy of the war’ but does not mention Japan’s responsibility, war’s victims — a precedent set by late Shinzo Abe
By Mari Yamaguchi
The vehicle, right, carrying the body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leaves Zojoji temple after his funeral in Tokyo on July 12, 2022 (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
July 12, 2022, 11:32 am
Mourners line funeral route of assassinated ex-PM Abe in Tokyo for final goodbye
Small ceremony, attended only by family, prime minister and senior officials, is held days after former leader gunned down
By Mari Yamaguchi
Fumio Kishida, Japan's Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a news conference after the results of the Upper House elections at the party headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, July 11, 2022. (Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP)
July 11, 2022, 5:40 pm
Abe’s party vows to carry out slain leader’s will after Japanese election win
Governing coalition sets sights on amending Japan’s pacifist constitution to strengthen military, faces uphill battle to convince moderate partners to support changes
By Mari Yamaguchi
People offer prayers near the site of the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in Nara, western Japan July 9, 2022. (Kyodo News via AP)
July 11, 2022, 11:33 am
An attack on democracy: Japan grapples with killing of former PM Abe
In country with strict gun laws and relatively low crime, shooting at political rally has sparked fury and shock
By Foster Klug and Mari Yamaguchi
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