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.
Science & Health Oct 1, 2013
Once infertile woman gives birth after novel Japanese surgical experiment
A 30-year-old infertile woman gave birth after surgeons removed her ovaries and re-implanted tissue they treated in a lab, in an experimental technique that could help women in their early 40s who have trouble getting pregnant because of their age, Japanese researchers find.
National Sep 26, 2013
'Mothers of golf' tested themselves abroad
by Takeshi Ozawa
Hisako “Chako” Higuchi and the late Ku Ok-hee of South Korea are regarded as the “mothers of women’s golf” in their countries and followed a similar groundbreaking path to the top by challenging themselves overseas. Higuchi said that when she turned pro in 1967, ...
Politics & Diplomacy Sep 20, 2013
'Humbled' by pick as U.S. envoy to Japan, Kennedy seeks deeper bilateral ties
Caroline Kennedy tells the Senate confirmation panel she hopes to carry on the legacy of her slain father, John F. Kennedy, as U.S. ambassador to Japan.
Japan-related Sep 16, 2013
Lack of liberal arts education is sapping Japan's creativity
by Takamitsu Sawa
The plight of the Japanese manufacturing industry today is in part caused by its engineers' lack of a liberal arts education.
Japan-related Sep 15, 2013
Abe's 2020 vision challenged
by Kevin Rafferty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared that the Olympics would put Tokyo "at the center of the world." But the real question is: Will Japan use the Olympics to join the real world
Editorial Sep 13, 2013
Improving chilly Japan-China ties
Japanese and Chinese leaders must work to prevent the Senkaku issue from harming broader, mutually important interests.
Tennis Sep 12, 2013
Spotlight shines on world No. 12 Nishikori for Davis Cup tie against Colombia
by Jack Gallagher
Japan No. 1 Kei Nishikori will face Colombia No. 2 Alejandro Falla in Friday’s opening singles match at the Davis Cup World Group Playoff at Ariake Colosseum as the host nation tries to return to the top level of the competition after a year ...
Japan-related Sep 11, 2013
Why the Syrian crisis matters for Japan
by Andrew J. Sutter
U.S. President Barack Obama's weeks of fumbling during the Syrian crisis may create dangerous uncertainties for Japan during the rest of his presidency.
Soccer Sep 10, 2013
Three second-half goals carry Japan past Ghana
by Andrew Mckirdy
Manchester United star Shinji Kagawa sparked a second-half fightback as Japan came from a goal behind to beat Ghana 3-1 in a friendly on Tuesday night. Frank Acheampong sent the West Africans into halftime with a shock lead at Nissan Stadium after opening the ...
Asia Pacific Sep 10, 2013
Earth's largest volcano found in Pacific Ocean east of Japan
The largest single volcano ever found on Earth lies quietly in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, about 1,500 km east of Japan, having been extinct for millions of years. Scientists have now discovered the dome-shaped behemoth, which has a footprint the size of ...
National Sep 9, 2013
ASDF sends jets to check out drone
Japan scrambles fighter jets after an unidentified drone is seen flying near the Senkaku Islands for the first time.
Soccer Sep 9, 2013
Japan, Ghana exhibit contrast in styles
Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni urged his players to hone their touch in front of goal against Ghana on Tuesday — or risk being embarrassed by another of the world’s top teams. The Asian champions coasted past Guatemala 3-0 on Friday in Osaka, but Zaccheroni ...