Yuri Kageyama
The Associated Press
Japan
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Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial
TOKYO (AP) — One of several Japanese officials charged in a widespread bribery scandal involving Tokyo Olympic organizers was found guilty Tuesday but... → Read More
In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters. → Read More
In workaholic Japan, ‘job leaving agents’ help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
TOKYO (AP) — In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters. And that’s ... → Read More
US guitar maker Fender opens flagship store in Tokyo banking on regional growth
TOKYO (AP) — Fender, the guitar of choice for some of the world’s biggest stars from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, is opening what it calls its “first... → Read More
Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to b... → Read More
Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix
The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence → Read More
Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died. He was 71. → Read More
Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer for ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant,’ dies at 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto, who composed for Hollywood hits including 'The Last Emperor' and 'The Revenant,' had revealed last year that he had terminal cancer. → Read More
Will the live action 'One Piece' adaptation flop? Fans worry Netflix won't do it justice
Other live-action adaptations produced by Netflix have flopped, but fans of the long-running series are willing to give the live-action "One Piece" a shot. → Read More
Will the live action 'One Piece' adaptation flop? Fans worry Netflix won't do it justice
Other live-action adaptations produced by Netflix have flopped, but fans of the long-running series are willing to give the live-action "One Piece" a shot. → Read More
Will the live action 'One Piece' adaptation flop? Fans worry Netflix won't do it justice
Other live-action adaptations produced by Netflix have flopped, but fans of the long-running series are willing to give the live-action "One Piece" a shot. → Read More
Asian shares decline following Wall Street tumble
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined Wednesday after stocks tumbled on Wall Street as worries persist about higher interest rates and their tightening squeeze on the global economy. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped 1.4% in morning trading to 27,100.51. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 7,312.50. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 1.6% to 2,420.93. Hong Kong’s […] → Read More
Tokyo Olympic bribery trial opens; accused accepts guilt
TOKYO (AP) — A trial looking into widespread bribery at the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee began Friday with a former head of a major ad company admitting to the charges. Shinichi Uneo, who formerly headed ADK Holdings, quietly told the Tokyo District Court the allegations were accurate. In Japan, a trial continues even if a […] → Read More
Toyota founder’s son, who led global growth, dies at 97
TOKYO (AP) — Shoichiro Toyoda, who as a son of the company’s founder oversaw Toyota’s expansion into international markets has died. He was 97. Toyoda, the company’s honorary chairman, died Tuesday of heart failure, Toyota Motor Corp. said in a statement. He was the father of Akio Toyoda, who recently announced he was stepping down […] → Read More
Toyota reports 8% drop in Oct-Dec profit, keeps forecast
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota reported an 8.1% drop in fiscal third quarter profit Thursday, as a global shortage of computer chips and soaring raw material costs battering the auto industry hit Japan’s top automaker. Toyota Motor Corp.’s October-December profit totaled 727.9 billion yen ($5.6 billion), down from 791.7 billion yen the previous year. The company […] → Read More
Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal rolls on, Japanese company apologizes
A Japanese company embroiled in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal said Thursday it would strengthen oversight to prevent wrongdoing. → Read More
Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal rolls on; company apologizes
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese company embroiled in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal said Thursday it would strengthen oversight to prevent further ... → Read More
Automakers Renault, Nissan make cross-shareholdings equal
Nissan and Renault have changed their mutual cross-shareholdings equal at 15%, ironing out a source of conflict in the Japan-French auto alliance. → Read More
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda to step aside, become chairman
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota set up a new leadership team Thursday in what the Japanese automaker said was a move to stay abreast of social changes like electrification and becoming a wider “mobility company.” → Read More
Toyota pushes zero-emission goals by converting old models
To accelerate the global move toward sustainable vehicles, Toyota is suggesting simply replacing the inner workings of vehicles already on the roads with cleaner technology such as fuel cells and electric motors. → Read More