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 Mar 17, 2013
Chan world champion again
Patrick Chan wins his third consecutive title at the World Figure Skating Championships.