Obituaries

Creator of J-pop who thought musical talent a hindrance

Boy band impresario Johnny Kitagawa manufactured a unique business model

July 13, 2019 12:30 JST

Boy band hit-maker behind SMAP and Arashi helped shape Japanese music scene

July 10, 2019 05:15 JST

One of the first celebrity CEOs was also willing to work 'in the trenches'

July 3, 2019 12:14 JST

Former PM's liberal achievements clouded by Thaksin-era turnabout

May 27, 2019 16:50 JST

May 26, 2019 15:28 JST

Left-wing maverick known for beer-guzzling record embraced economic deregulation

May 17, 2019 13:56 JST

China-born legend wanted to motivate people to do more with their lives

May 17, 2019 13:19 JST

February 24, 2019 11:09 JST

Governor raised interest rates five times in 2018 to fight inflation

February 24, 2019 08:21 JST

Li Rui championed economic and political reform

February 18, 2019 01:29 JST