PM Abe's cabinet had made the unprecedented decision in January to delay Kurokawa's retirement. FMTNews
This February 2020 photo shows Hiromu Kurokawa, head of the Tokyo High Prosecutors Office in Tokyo.
But the 63-year-old decided to step down after a magazine revealed he had played mahjong for money recently with three journalists – violating both the country’s lockdown measures and potentially, laws against gambling. Japan’s coronavirus restrictions are significantly looser than lockdowns seen in some other countries.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to decade low, outlook even bleakerThe downbeat findings came after data showed Japan slipped into its first recession in four and half years last quarter.
Read more »
Japan investigates potential hack of next-gen missile detailsThe missile is of a type in use by countries including the US, China and Russia. FMTNews Japan
Read more »
US arrests Green Beret, son wanted by Japan for ex-Nissan boss' escapeTurkish prosecutors are preparing an indictment charging 7 people, including 4 pilots, 2 flight attendants. FMTNews US
Read more »
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first | The Malaysian InsightBaby suffers from urea cycle disorder, where the liver is not capable of breaking down toxic ammonia.
Read more »
US masses planes at Japan air base in show of force despite virus battleSome officials worry outbreaks in the military may provide fodder for Beijing to question US strength in the region. FMTNews
Read more »
Japan to lift state of emergency for Osaka, nearby Kyoto, HyogoTOKYO (Reuters): Japan will lift its state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo on Thursday (May 21) as the number of new coronavirus infections drops, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said, amid hopes the move will help the world's third-largest economy to recover.
Read more »