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Third time’s the charm? Kei Komuro fails to pass New York bar for second time

National Apr 15, 2022

Third time’s the charm? Kei Komuro fails to pass New York bar for second time

by Kanako Takahara

Komuro, who aims to take the exam again in July, has said he was five points short of passing.

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro finds new role at New York's Met

National Apr 11, 2022

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro finds new role at New York's Met

by Magdalena Osumi

Sources say that Komuro is not on staff, which suggests that she is working there on a volunteer basis.

COVID-19 continued to dominate media coverage in 2021. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 25, 2021

COVID-19 continued to dominate media coverage in 2021. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

by Philip Brasor

Domestic papers turn their attention to the plight of foreign residents, while we hand out gongs for Japan’s media personalities of the year.

Japanese crown prince made decision to forgo daughter's marriage rites

National Nov 30, 2021

Japanese crown prince made decision to forgo daughter's marriage rites

Crown Prince Akishino revealed that he sent her off on her wedding day with best wishes for her new life in the U.S., as the couple had decided "it was the best thing for them."

Japan's former princess Mako and husband arrive to start new life in New York

National Nov 15, 2021

Japan's former princess Mako and husband arrive to start new life in New York

Footage broadcast on Japanese TV channels showed the couple flanked by security officials as they made their way through New York's John F. Kennedy airport and into a waiting vehicle.

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