PM Ishiba behind gov't acceptance of Osaka High Court ruling on Moritomo scandal docs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's influence led to the government accepting the Osaka High Court's decision to overturn the non ...
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Japan looks to allow foreign nationals to engage in home care services
Non-Japanese would be allowed to work in the sector if they meet certain conditions, such as receiving training.
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Japan eyes legal reforms to support shareholder identity disclosure
TOKYO -- Japan is moving to conduct legal revisions to strengthen shareholder identity disclosure, aiming to make it easier ...
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Justice Ministry to review retrial system that has come under fire
Amid increasing calls for reform, the Justice Ministry will review Japan’s retrial system, which allows for the reopening of criminal cases after a conviction has been finalized, government ...
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4 Americans moved to Japan seeking a better quality of life. One said living there has been 'a series of delightful surprises.'
Hanson and her family are a few of the 6,642 Americans who moved to Japan in 2022, according to the country's Ministry of Justice. The same source said the population of American expats in Japan ...
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Japan to set clearer standards for dangerous driving offenses
Under the current law, the criteria for applying a charge for dangerous driving, which can carry a sentence of up to 20 years ...
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Japan retrial system to be reviewed after landmark acquittal
TOKYO, Feb 7, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Japan's retrial system will be scrutinised by legal experts for possible revision, officials ...
VOX POPULI: Finance Ministry under court order to disclose Moritomo files
The word “hohi” popped in my head as I wondered whether Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai (1898-1976) actually used that expression- ...