Politics
Abe hemorrhages support over renewed school scandal
Cabinet approval sinks, risking his bid to keep power and amend constitution
Japan-Update
Business deals
Japan's Mizuho breaks tradition in link with rival's regional ally
Megabank to cut costs, parcel out operations to MUFG-tied Shizuoka Bank
Asia300
China Vanke taps Prince Hotels to help develop ski resort
Beijing promotes winter sports ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics
International relations
Putin's win raises Japan's hopes for progress on island row
But his hard-line position for gaining support at home puts Tokyo on guard
Politics
Japan sets sights on carrier-based fighter jets
Retrofitting vessels for the F-35B would raise constitutional issues
Japan-Update
World's biggest Muji store to serve up high-end eats
Retailer hopes to replicate its Chinese success by pushing high-quality image
Japan-Update
Docomo exits Wall Street on downsized global role
NTT group taps tech subsidiaries to lead international strategy
Politics
Japan to fuel space startups with nearly $1bn funding pool
Government will also weigh a legal framework for owning land on the moon
Japan-Update
Shimamura seen suffering first operating profit drop in 3 years
Clothing retailer's margins shrink as sales per customer take a hit
Business deals
Japan's Denso to pour $282m into OLED maker
Autoparts producer seeks to take on South Korean rivals in in-car panels
Politics
Abe rebuts charges -- 'I had no way to direct falsification'
Japanese prime minister denies knowledge of documents or alterations by Finance Ministry
Business trends
A painful end for painless needle craftsman
Japan's Okano helped children overcome the fear of insulin shots
Interview
Mitsubishi Motors will not be the third wheel in alliance: CEO
Osamu Masuko stresses independence as Renault and Nissan are pulled closer
Business trends
Tokyo connects small Japanese companies with Thai food makers
Businesses look to feed off Thailand's global network and halal expertise
Economy
Japan-led Turkish nuclear plant project mired in cost overruns
Another setback looms for Tokyo's infrastructure export drive
Science
Chocolate is not exactly brain food, Japan admits
Shoddy research behind report backed by government and confectionery maker Meiji
Economy
Japan's import prices for daily goods sink further
Production shifts to Southeast Asia as wages rise in China
Business trends
Don't use foreign trainees to fix labor shortage: Japan's new law
Reports of rampant human rights abuses prompt action by authorities
Business trends
The secret to G-Shock's renaissance -- being the toughest in luxury
Only the most skilled professionals are allowed to assemble Casio's top-of-the-line timepieces
Asia300
Privacy concerns stall Alibaba's plans for Japanese Alipay
Banks reluctant to give China an opening to access customer data