Indo-Pacific
From subs to missiles, US nudges Japan to step up on defense
Washington can't face China alone, but Tokyo spots pitfalls all around
Japan
Climate Change
Mitsui divests from Indonesian coal plant operator
Paiton Energy jettisoned in trading house's decarbonization push
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympics latest: Japan ruling party boss floats booze ban at venues
WHO to discuss COVID risks with Japan, IOC; 10,000-fan limit set
Pharmaceuticals
Shionogi leads Japan's push for homegrown vaccines
Osaka-based company bets on COVID treatments for further growth
Climate Change
100-plus Asian companies share tech in carbon storage push
Public-private project to move CO2 via pipeline and sea to sequestration facilities
Life
Daniel Calvert brings a fresh perspective to Four Seasons Tokyo
Flagship restaurant SEZANNE mixes elegance with comfort and warmth
Food & Beverage
Kanpai! Japanese bars cheer return of booze
Despite limits, customers flock back to watering holes in Tokyo and Osaka
Opinion
Japan must be better prepared for the next pandemic
Sluggish vaccine rollout has left most Japanese feeling frustrated
Companies
Japan aims to double foreign executives to spark investment
200,000 management visa holders targeted by 2030
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Spectators at Tokyo Olympic venues capped at 10,000
Sponsors, officials and students in a school program not counted as spectators
Markets
Japanese stocks jolted by US rate rise concerns
Nikkei benchmark down over 3% as sell-off spans multiple sectors
Politics
Japan maglev critic reelected in Shizuoka, claiming green mandate
Governor's victory casts uncertainty over rail line already behind schedule
Opinion
Tokyo circles the wagons around Toshiba
Latest corporate scandal shows Japan Inc still answers to nobody
Retail
Japan apparel platform Zozo merges fine fashion with high tech
Company eyes new direction after departure of charismatic founder Maezawa
Economy
G-7's infrastructure investment plan vies to rival Belt and Road
Experts say initiative needs to harness private finance and ensure high standards
Media & Entertainment
Niantic prepares 'Transformers' AR game for global release
'Pokemon Go' developer partners with Japan's Tomy and US toymaker Hasbro
Environment
Japanese tech to slash green hydrogen costs by two thirds
Eneos and Chiyoda look to cut costs of fuel to $3 per kilogram
Education
Data journalism soars in the time of COVID-19
Industry experts speak on how the pandemic has changed news reporting
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
All Olympic live viewing events in Tokyo to be canceled: Gov. Koike
Some venues to serve as coronavirus vaccination centers
