Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno
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Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet.
The world’s third-largest economy has counted on imported liquefied natural gas as it shuts coal-fired plants and keeps nuclear sites closed. But Russia’s invasion has...
This Man Married a Fictional Character. He’d Like You to Hear Him Out.
Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan...
Japan Still Closed to Most Travelers, Despite Asia Reopening
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things.
Toyota Stops Production After Possible Cyberattack at a Supplier
A supplier to the automaker said it shutdown its computer network to respond to what might have been a hack or a virus.
Japan’s Unions ‘Are Built Around Men.’ Can a Female Leader Change That?
To attract working women, the once-mighty Japanese labor movement must prove it can be a strong ally on issues like child care and sexual harassment.
Where a Thousand Digital Eyes Keep Watch Over the Elderly
As Japan rapidly ages, it is envisioning fundamental changes, even in infrastructure. Is electronic surveillance an answer to its epidemic of dementia?
Why Even a 40% Tax Break Won’t Move Japan’s Employers to Raise Pay
The country’s prime minister says lifting long-stagnant wages would jump-start the sputtering economy. Companies call the plan a nonstarter.
Why Even a 40% Tax Break Won’t Move Japan’s Employers to Raise Pay
The country’s prime minister says lifting long-stagnant wages would jump-start the sputtering economy. Companies call the plan a nonstarter.
Masayuki Uemura, 78, Dies; Designed the First Nintendo Console
He developed the Nintendo Entertainment System in the 1980s, which laid the foundation for today’s enormous video game console market and franchises like Super Mario...
Japan’s Economy Shrinks, but Outlook Is Warm as Virus Ebbs
The coronavirus and supply chain issues stymied growth in the third quarter, but high vaccination rates and low numbers of virus cases point to a...