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SCANDALS

EDITORIALS
Aug 20, 2016
Stop international tax dodges
Efforts to crack down on tax havens is starting to pick up steam, and none too soon.
WORLD
Aug 20, 2016
U.S. Army fudged accounts by trillions of dollars, auditor finds
The United States Army's finances are so jumbled it had to make trillions of dollars of improper accounting adjustments to create an illusion that its books are balanced.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2016
Brazilians divided but upbeat as Olympics arrive
Rio de Janeiro's hosting of the 2016 Olympics has divided public opinion in Brazil, where political and economic crises have put the games under scrutiny like never before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2016
Nobel winner Stiglitz quits Panama Papers probe, citing lack of transparency
The committee to investigate the lack of transparency in Panama's financial system itself lacks transparency, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz said on Friday after resigning from the Panama Papers commission.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 2, 2016
On first day in office, Yuriko Koike vows to shake up Tokyo politics
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike repeats her pledge to fulfill voters' demands for real change.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 1, 2016
Head of Australian prison abuse inquiry quits, is replaced by aboriginal leader
The head of an Australian inquiry into the abuse of children in detention resigned Monday, four days after being appointed to investigate prison video of aboriginal boys being abused, citing his lack of support from the country's indigenous leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 27, 2016
Malaysia's Najib gets new powers to quell dissent amid planned protests over fund scandal
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak will get sweeping security powers on Monday amid planned protests calling for his resignation over U.S. allegations that millions of dollars from a state fund wound up in his personal bank account.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 23, 2016
China launches nationwide vaccine inspections
Chinese health authorities have started a nationwide inspection of vaccinations four months after a scandal broke involving nearly $90 million worth of illegal vaccines that were suspected of being sold in dozens of provinces.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2016
Boris Johnson refuses to apologize for years of 'misconstrued' insults
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday it would take far too long for him to apologize for the "rich thesaurus" of rude comments he has directed at world leaders and others over the years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jul 9, 2016
Complex funding rules keep electioneering in Japan risky and expensive
Considering how complicated electoral funding regulations are, it's no surprise that stories of candidates violating campaign rules are so common.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 6, 2016
Mazda recalls cars in China after regulator action on Takata air bags
Mazda Motor Corp.'s Chinese joint venture will recall 74,310 of its Mazda2 sedans in China to replace Takata Corp. air bags after an investigation by the country's safety regulator.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2016
Nissan's 'Le Cost Killer' stirs fear in Okayama factory town
Investors cheered when Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn announced in May that his company would acquire a 34 percent stake of scandal-tainted Mitsubishi Motors Corp. as part of an expanded strategic partnership.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2016
Former LDP defense chief Koike goes rogue, announces bid to be Tokyo's first female governor
The LDP veteran bucks her party, throwing her hat into the ring for the gubernatorial election slated for next month.
EDITORIALS
Jun 26, 2016
Corporate governance report card
Companies are making good progress in complying with the Tokyo Stock Exchange's corporate governance principles, but the proof will be in the pudding.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2016
Toshiba's President Tsunakawa warns of long road to recovery
A day after stepping into his new role, Toshiba Corp. President Satoshi Tsunakawa has cautioned that the company is still recovering from a bruising accounting scandal and faces a lengthy turnaround process.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors sees first loss in eight years amid scandal
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. forecast its first loss in eight years after setting aside compensation costs related to manipulating fuel-efficiency ratings and falsifying test data.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2016
Tokyo gubernatorial election threatens annual fireworks display
The July 31 election of a new Tokyo governor threatens a much-loved fixture in the city's calendar: the annual Sumida River Fireworks Festival.
EDITORIALS
Jun 15, 2016
Masuzoe throws in the towel
The Tokyo governor's resignation may be convenient for the ruling parties, but they still must get to work on closing the loophole in the Political Funds Control Law that led to the scandal.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 15, 2016
Masuzoe's departure will cost Tokyo residents ¥5 billion for new election
An election committee official says choosing a successor may cost Tokyo taxpayers as much as u00a55 billion.
JAPAN / Politics / Q&A
Jun 13, 2016
Masuzoe clings to office as pressure mounts over funds scandal
Japanese Communist Party representatives in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly announced Monday the party's decision to submit a no-confidence motion against Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe, which could force the embattled governor from office.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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