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.
Digital Sep 19, 2013
Sony, Microsoft to square off at Tokyo Game Show
by Brian Ashcraft
In Japan, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is gaming’s main event. This year, heavyweights Sony and Microsoft are set to square off at Chiba’s Makuhari Messe convention center with brand new consoles in tow. Who will come out on top? Sony’s PlayStation 4 and ...
Tech Sep 18, 2013
'Grand Theft Auto V' hits streets in brash debut
Fans of “Grand Theft Auto V” on Tuesday got their first chance to play the latest version of the brutally violent blockbuster video game franchise after many lined up for hours to buy it. Rockstar Games spent five years crafting the title with a ...