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.
Gymnastics Jul 31, 2013
Gymnastics coach Tomita fondly remembers legendary Aihara
by Ed Odeven
The late Nobuyuki Aihara, a gymnastics legend, left a great impression on many individuals he met or influenced during his many decades in the sport, including Yoichi Tomita. Aihara’s death at age 78 on July 16 triggered many memories for Tomita, who followed in ...
Gymnastics Jul 18, 2013
Aihara, decorated Olympic gymnast, dead at 79
Ex-gymnast Nobuyuki Aihara, a double champion at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, has died at the age of 79, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced on Thursday. Aihara, who hailed from Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, won gold on the floor exercises in which he excelled ...