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BUSINESS
Aug 29, 2009

Bonds may fall if DPJ wins: insurer

Government bonds may fall on concern that a landslide win by the Democratic Party of Japan in Sunday's election will lead to an increase in spending on social programs, according to Mitsui Sumitomo Kirameki Life Insurance Co.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 29, 2009

Morino-led Dragons hold off Swallows in potential playoff preview

If this was a dress rehearsal for a potential showdown in Stage 1 of the Central League Climax Series, the Chunichi Dragons showed why they deserve top billing.
SPORTS / BOOS AND BRAVOS
Aug 26, 2009

Lowlights, highlights make sports compelling every week

Editor's note: This is the first in an occasional column that highlights feats and disappointments in Japanese sports. (This column was originally filed on Aug. 20).

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?