In surprise decision, Toshiba shareholders vote to oust board chairman Nagayama
The move, a victory for activist investors, comes after corporate governance issues at the industrial conglomerate were brought to the fore by a government collusion scandal.
Benefits of vaccine rollout begin to show in Tokyo infection data
The coronavirus infection rate is plunging for front-line workers and older people — the demographics inoculated first.
Japan sees China-Taiwan friction as threat to its security
Remarks from Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi came a week after China sent 28 warplanes near Taiwan, in the latest ratcheting up of military pressure around the democratically ruled island.
Tokyo Olympic president says antivirus measures need to be tightened
Seiko Hashimoto's comment came after a Ugandan team member was found to be infected with the highly contagious delta variant first detected in India.
A mining startup’s rush for underwater metals comes with deep risks
Buddhist monk who built popular Tokyo startup seeks IPO in 2021
Japan insurers struggle to pinpoint climate change cost estimates
Hikari makes soft-power moves with anime and Vocaloid covers
Japan braces for surge in electricity use during scorching summer and Olympics
Japan may reach herd immunity for COVID-19 as soon as October, study shows
LDP's Yasufumi Tanahashi to head National Public Safety Commission
Japan's population fell by 868,177 over five years, 2020 census shows
Japan to give millions of vaccine doses to Taiwan and five Asian nations
Tokyo logs 562 new coronavirus cases
Ugandan team member arriving in Tokyo had delta coronavirus variant
Japan ratifies massive free trade deal involving China, South Korea and ASEAN
Investors clamoring for ESG debt help halve Tokyo funding costs
A mining startup’s rush for underwater metals comes with deep risks
Buddhist monk who built popular Tokyo startup seeks IPO in 2021
Japan insurers struggle to pinpoint climate change cost estimates
Tesla’s solar roof rollout is a bust — and a fixation for Elon Musk
WHO estimates COVID-19 boosters needed yearly for most vulnerable
EU leaders confront Hungary prime minister over LGBTQ law
'Not quite a religion': China's Communist Party attracts new devotees
Downtown Sydney to enter lockdown after spike in delta variant cases
Biden balances climate need with human rights in Chinese solar product ban
U.N. says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
Biden starts off strong in Europe
Biden could rightfully claim that “the United States is back.” The lingering question is: For how long?
An agreement on tax could remind world of G7’s value
The G7 could be relevant, however, as an avatar for democratic and value-oriented leadership and some leaders see the institution evolving in that direction.
Iranian, Israeli and U.S. hard-liners muddle nuclear deal prospects
The optimists say the coming few weeks could be critical for both the Biden and Rouhani administrations to revive the nuclear deal.
Time to re-examine Japan’s longstanding ambiguity over Taiwan
Tokyo has historically walked a fine line between Beijing and Taipei, but recent tensions point to a need to re-evaluate its stance.
Brave Thunders use social media to raise profile
Artturi Lehkonen's OT goal sends Canadiens to Stanley Cup Final
Fighters stop streaking Buffaloes
Hiroaki Okuno and Tiago lead Cerezo past Guangzhou FC in Asian Champions League
Pacers bring back Rick Carlisle as head coach
Confident Lizette Salas grabs lead at Women's PGA Championship
'Beauty is pain': My night out in drag
What's behind housing discrimination in Japan?
Foreign Residents Support Center: A place to turn when you need assistance
Online harassment is all a part of Japan’s ‘post’ racism
Variants, the Olympics and other boosters for your vocabulary
Hardships of children needing medical care in Japan laid bare by new law
Getting the dirt on Japan’s latest clay creations
Simmered pork and cucumber salad with ume dressing
