National May 16, 2022

Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases

"We hadn't raised our voices because we were afraid, but it's important for us to speak up so people recognize us," said Minako Toguchi.

National May 15, 2022

Okinawa marks 50 years since reversion from U.S. rule

Okinawa continues to shoulder the bulk of U.S. bases in the country despite its long-stated hope of becoming "a peaceful island free of military bases."

National May 14, 2022

Okinawa stages peace march ahead of 50th anniversary of return to Japan

Under rainy skies, many participants were seen wearing headbands with the message "Okinawa without bases," a dream shared by residents when the prefecture was returned to Japan.

Business Feb 27, 2022

Former Mitsubishi SpaceJet engineer trains next generation after project freeze

Junichi Miyakawa has launched a course designed to share knowledge of airplane manufacturing with future industry professionals and keep ambitions alive.

Business / Corporate Feb 27, 2022

Ex-Carlos Ghosn aide Greg Kelly confident of winning acquittal

The former Nissan executive is accused of understating remuneration by around ¥9 billion, violating Japan's financial instruments and exchange law.

Business / Economy Jan 23, 2022

Japan's 'potato war': Competitors look to strike amid McDonald's french fry woes

The recent rationing of french fries by McDonald's in Japan due to a disruption of potato imports is spurring competitors to seize a bigger share of the market

Business Sep 24, 2014

Firms revamp menus to tap fruit of Abe's 'womenomics' pledge

While pundits ponder whether women will answer Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's call to join the workforce, businesses are betting on an increase in demand for pizza and wine. Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. is giving its menu designs a feminine makeover and Suntory Holdings Ltd. is ...

Business / Corporate Aug 12, 2014

USJ touts wizardry of Harry Potter to win Japan casino partners

As Japan edges toward legalizing gambling resorts, USJ Co. is counting on its cachet turning around its Universal Studios theme park to win a partnership with a foreign casino operator. The operator of Osaka's 13-year-old Universal Studios Japan is in talks with MGM Resorts International, ...

Business / Corporate Jul 11, 2014

Uniqlo parent cuts forecast again after U.S. denim fails to take off

Fast Retailing Co., Asia's biggest clothing retailer, cut its annual profit forecast for a second time this fiscal year after suffering losses at its J Brand premium denim unit in the United States. The maker of Uniqlo casual apparel said net income will probably be ...

National Jul 10, 2014

Japan's massive pachinko industry bets on casinos amid popularity decline

"Welcome!" two young women in shorts and Hawaiian shirts chime over the clatter of pinballs and J-pop music at the Million pachinko parlor in the Tokyo residential area of Suginami. "Your favorite machines are waiting for you, nice and clean," beckon orange, green and yellow ...