Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
More Sports Apr 14, 2013
Suzuki's stellar performance guides Japan to bronze
by Jack Gallagher
With a brilliant performance on Saturday, Akiko Suzuki carries Japan to a bronze-medal finish at the World Team Trophy.
More Sports Apr 12, 2013
Suzuki rescues Japan after Mao stumbles
by Jack Gallagher
Akiko Suzuki and Daisuke Takahashi lift Japan to the top of the World Team Trophy standings.