Tomiichi Murayama, who as prime minister issued a landmark statement of “remorse” for Japan’s actions in World War II, marked his 100th birthday on March 2, expressing his hope that the ...

issued by then Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, in which he expressed his feelings of deep remorse and stated his heartfelt apology for Japan's colonial rule. The narrative of suffering remained ...

Our Tokyo editors talk about South Korean attitudes toward Japan's leader and more in this week's podcast.

In January 1996, the LDP reclaimed the prime minister's chair as Ryutaro Hashimoto replaced his JSP coalition partner, Tomiichi Murayama. Unable to stimulate the economy, Hashimoto resigned after ...

Also, during the 1955 Kobe earthquake, Prime Minister Kang Seong-san sent a message of condolence to Japanese Prime Minister ...

Early election ruled out by Japan's PM Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama on Sunday ruled out an early national election in Japan under a new political system introduced in 1994 aimed at ...

as we consider the future direction of our country." Some erstwhile Japanese leaders, including former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, were far-sighted and courageous enough to face up to ...

File photo taken on May 3, 1946 shows a scene of Tokyo Trials in Japan. After WWII, the Allied Forces tried Japanese war criminals in Tokyo. (Xinhua) This year's August 15 marks the 75th ...

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Former Kahuku star and Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae was selected in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys on the third day of the NFL Draft today. Read more ...