PM Abe’s WWII Anniversary Speech Draws Mixed Reviews Shinzo Abe took his softest stance yet last week in regards to his country’s contentious…
Journalist Who Was Threatened for Sex Slave Story Files Suit He’s endured bomb threats and been called a traitor and a liar. Now, much maligned…
Toru Hashimoto apologizes to US over comments Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto was forced to apologize for suggesting US servicemen patronize legal prostitution…
Osaka mayor: comments lacked "sensitivity" An outspoken politician who drew ire for defending the use of sex slaves during wartime…
Okinawans demand apology for sex slave remarks Women from Japan’s island chain of Okinawa have demanded an apology from outspoken Osaka Mayor…
Japan distances itself from "comfort women" comments Tokyo on Tuesday refused to comment on the controversial remarks by an outspoken politician claiming…
S. Korean president denies demanding apology from Japanese emperor South Korean president Lee Myung-bak denied that he demanded an apology from Emperor Akihito in…
S. Korea urges Japan on WWII sex slaves Talks between South Korean President Lee Myung Bak and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiko Noda have…
