Japan has asked the US to extradite a former special forces soldier and his son for allegedly helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan last year. Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter …
Japan’s middle class is ‘disappearing’ as poverty rises, warns economist
As poverty rises in Japan, the middle class in the country is slowly eroding away, according to a recent report by Oxford Economics’ Shigeto Nagai.
Beauden Barrett agrees 2021 Japan move but will still be eligible for All Blacks
New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett will play in Japan in 2021 but will still be available to play for the All Blacks.
Ghosn’s Escape From Japan Leaves Seven Facing Trial in Turkey
Seven Turkish defendants are due to stand trial on Friday in what will be the first court examination of how one-time auto titan Carlos Ghosn used Turkey as a steppingstone late last year to reach Leb …
As cases in Tokyo surge, Japan gives expert advisory panel a makeover
With new coronavirus cases in Tokyo surging to a two-month high, Japan faces the prospect of a second wave without the experts who tackled the first phase of the epidemic.
Why Japan scrapped a $4 billion missile defense purchase from the U.S.
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.
Japan’s capital sees biggest rise in coronavirus cases in two months
Tokyo confirmed 107 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, its highest daily tally in two months, but Japan’s chief cabinet secretary said there was no need to reintroduce a state of emergency.
Japan seeks to suspend or retire 90% of dirty coal-fired plants: Yomiuri
The Japanese government is looking to suspend or shutter nearly 90% of its older, inefficient coal-fired power plants by fiscal year 2030 in what would be a major turning point for the country’s …
Japan Begins Charging For Plastic Bags
I want plastic bags and containers for food to be changed to something more environmentally friendly, although it may not be so easy.” Visitors to Japan are often surprised by the amount of packaging …
Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to lowest since 2009 crisis
Japanese manufacturers’ confidence sank in the second quarter to levels not seen since the 2009 global financial crisis, underscoring the damage the coronavirus pandemic inflicted on the …