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 | ICE TIME Jun 5, 2013
Earliest Mao, Kim can face off is at GP Final in Fukuoka
by Jack Gallagher
The Olympic season officially began with the release of the 2013-2014 Grand Prix assignments on Monday by the International Skating Union. With the Sochi Games just nine months away, fans hoping to see an early showdown between 2010 Olympic gold medalist and defending world ...
More Sports Feb 11, 2013
Mao triumphant at Four Continents
by Dave Hueston
Mao Asada leads a Japanese sweep of the women's medals at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.
More Sports Feb 8, 2013
Mao recognizes challenges as she returns to spotlight at Four Continents
by Dave Hueston
"The level I am at now is the best for now, but I want to push myself even more looking toward the world championships," says the two-time world champion.