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 13, 2013
Takahashi triumphs in men's singles competition
by Jack Gallagher
Daisuke Takahashi came from behind to win the men’s singles on Friday night to keep Japan in the hunt for a medal at the World Team Trophy. Despite making several mistakes in his free skate to “I Pagliacci” at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Takahashi prevailed ...
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.
More Sports Mar 13, 2013
Hanyu looks to shine at world championships
Burgeoning teenage talent Yuzuru Hanyu will be looking to sparkle with a gem of a performance for Sendai when the world championships start this week. Sendai-born Hanyu will be competing at the worlds just days after the second anniversary of the March 11, 2011, ...
More Sports Feb 8, 2013
Hanyu grabs lead after short program; Takahashi sits in fourth
Yuzuru Hanyu, the 2012 national champion, wins the men's short program with an impressive performance at the Four Continents.