Pope calls photo of Nagasaki A-bomb victim ‘fruit of war’

Pope Francis is trying to open the eyes of the world to the importance of a photo of the horror of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

Labor thinktank: 20,000-yen wage hike needed to boost household consumption

The Japan Research Institute of Labor Movement released its calculation indicating that a pay hike of 20,000 yen a month will boost national household spending by 8.4 trillion yen, stressing that a drastic pay raise is essential to stimulate the Japanese economy.

1 year anniv. of Trump regime, Abe devoted to follow Trump

One year has passed since Donald Trump became the U.S. president. He has been provoking criticism and admonitions even from within his administration. Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, however, continues sticking with "Trump First" position.