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.
Art Aug 26, 2013
Observing the world in Yokohama's giant Orbi
by Toshi Maeda
What’s on show at this new, nature-themed high-tech museum should appeal to your senses — literally. Take in the smell of the ocean while watching penguins wander in the polar region. Feel the wild presence of the world’s biggest lizard right next to you ...
Crime Jun 19, 2013
Veteran BBC broadcaster Hall jailed for sex assaults dating back decades
Veteran British television and radio presenter Stuart Hall was jailed for 15 months Monday after admitting to 14 charges of indecently assaulting girls as young as nine years old. Prosecutors said the 83-year-old, who presented the hit BBC television show “It’s a Knockout” in ...
World May 11, 2013
Will the BBC learn anything from the Stuart Hall sex scandal?
by Tracy Mcveigh and Maggie Brown
The first Tuesday in May was an awkward day for BBC newsreaders. Once again the main headlines were dominated by scandals within their own institution. One of their most well-known presenters had admitted to 14 indecent assaults on 13 victims aged as young as ...