Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2019
Is Europe still complicated and mysterious?
by Kuni Miyake
To avoid being left behind again, Tokyo needs to deal directly and catch up with the rapidly changing European socio-political realities.
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Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2019
Corporate governance is improving, but not by enough
by Richard Solomon
Poorly run companies are under international and domestic pressure to adopt global standards of capitalism.
Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2019
Japan's opportunity to take a leadership role on climate change
by Phyllis Genther Yoshida
The nation can lead by demonstrating how to decouple economic and emissions growth.
National / Politics Feb 18, 2019
Upping the ante in 'comfort women' row, South Korea speaker brands Japan a 'brazen thief'
In interviews with several South Korean media organizations, he doubles down on his demand for an apology from Emperor Akihito.
More Sports Feb 15, 2019
Olympic gold medalists Tom Slingsby and Nathan Outteridge dominated the opening day of the inaugural SailGP races for their respective teams in light winds on Sydney Harbour. Japan, skippered by Outteridge, won the opening race and also recorded two second placings. Skippered by 2012 Olympic ...
Business Feb 14, 2019
China: Nations deem Huawei security threat out of economic self-interest, offer no proof
The U.S. and other countries have not presented any conclusive evidence that Chinese telecoms gear maker Huawei Technologies threatens their national security and are merely stirring fears out of self-interest, a Chinese government spokeswoman said Wednesday. Huawei's critics are conjuring up threats and misusing state ...
National Feb 12, 2019
Half of new slots at Haneda airport to be given to Japanese and U.S. airlines
Japanese airlines will be given 12 daily slots and U.S. airlines will be given another 12, transport minister Keiichi Ishii said.
Commentary / Japan Feb 10, 2019
by Jim O'neill
At a time of rising populism and authoritarianism around the world, Japan stands out as a relative island of social and economic stability.
Editorials Feb 5, 2019
Japan's stakes in Trump-Kim talks
by Mercy A. Kuo
Pyongyang doesn't appear ready to engage with Tokyo. Whether that changes with the second U.S.-North Korea summit remains to be seen.
More Sports / Tennis Feb 2, 2019
Taro Daniel completed a comeback by Japan in a Davis Cup qualifier with a 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3 win over China's Li Zhe in the final singles match Saturday, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. By winning the tie at the Guangdong Olympic Tennis Centre, Japan ...
Soccer Feb 1, 2019
Welcome to our liveblog, following the action of the Asian Cup final where Japan is facing Qatar.
More Sports / Tennis Feb 1, 2019
Japan splits two opening matches against China in Davis Cup qualifying round
Japan broke even in its first two singles matches against China on Friday, the first day of the 2019 Davis Cup qualifying round. Taro Daniel won his match 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 against China's Zhang Ze at the Guangdong Olympic Tennis Centre, while Yoshihito Nishioka suffered ...