A former war crimes trial interpreter, he was the first native-born Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times and a longtime correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor.
Backlash over Japan cosmetics boss ‘racist’ comments
A major Japanese cosmetics firm has faced calls for a boycott after its chief executive used a derogatory term for Koreans. DHC’s boss Yoshiaki Yoshida made the comments in a message on the company’s …
Japanese regional bank spearheads drive for greener finance
While Japan’s mega banks are among the biggest lenders to the global coal industry, regional Shiga Bank has long supported its local community’s efforts to preserve the region’s natural habitat. With …
Japanese regional bank spearheads drive for greener finance
While Japan’s mega banks are among the biggest lenders to the global coal industry, regional Shiga Bank has long supported its local community’s efforts to preserve the region’s natural habitat. With …
Coronavirus Ended Japan’s Tourist Boom, but Kyoto Carries On
While still off-limits to most international tourists, Kyoto in many ways feels remarkably unchanged, writes Pico Iyer of his adopted home.
Steak dinner lands Japan’s Suga in hot water for flouting virus rules
The controversy fueled doubts about the performance of the prime minister, who is facing mounting criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bank of Japan loads up $6 b in ammunition to combat market turmoil
The Bank of Japan will tap $6 billion in cash from a government account in a rare arrangement to ensure it has enough ammunition to combat any market disruptions caused by a recent resurgence in …
Cash for cages? Japan probes alleged bribery from chicken industry
Probe launched into alleged donation to close ally of Japan PM after resistance to advice on use of cramped cages for egg-laying hens …
Honeymoon over for Japan’s new PM amid Covid third wave
Support for Yoshihide Suga plunges as his travel policy is blamed in part for rise in infections …
Kyoto Animation arson suspect charged with murder in Japan
Shinji Aoba was arrested after attack in July 2019 in which 36 people died …