![First lady quits honorary position over real estate uproar](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2584.jpg)
First lady quits honorary position over real estate uproar
Akie Abe, Japan's first lady, steps down as honorary principal of an elementary school after the school is accused of a ...
read more![Residents to appeal Kadena base ruling](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2587.jpg)
Residents to appeal Kadena base ruling
Residents plan to appeal Thursday's court ruling granting $268 million in US base-related noise pollution damages becau...
read more![Toshiba to spin-off semiconductor business](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2585.jpg)
Toshiba to spin-off semiconductor business
Toshiba will establish its money-making semi-conductor business as Toshiba Memory in April.
read more![Workers leave early to spend on Premium Friday](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2586.jpg)
Workers leave early to spend on Premium Friday
Japan's government hopes Premium Friday, a day when workers can leave the office early, will boost consumption and chang...
read more![Akita Inu scam](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2588.jpg)
Akita Inu scam
The iconic Japanese Akita Inu has become an increasingly popular dog around the world. But that has led to some sketchy ...
read more![JR shows luxury Mizukaze train](/englishnews/user_images/s3conv_img_2590.jpg)
JR shows luxury Mizukaze train
West Japan Railway shows its luxurious Mizukaze train cars to press.
read more![Architect Kengo Kuma to design new airport lounge](/englishnews/user_images/0220ana.jpg)
Architect Kengo Kuma to design new airport lounge
ANA taps 2020 Olympic stadium architect Kengo Kuma to spruce up its airport lounges.ARCHITECT KENGO KUMA TO DESIGN NEW ...
read more