Politics
Kishida walks back comment on 'reskilling' during maternity leave
Japan PM clarifies remark after backlash from opposition, netizens
Japan
Crime
Philippines hopes to deport robbery suspects to Japan in February
Justice secretary responds to request for transfer men detained in Manila
Technology
Japan's CyberAgent taps AI to tailor 3D video ads to individuals
Tech company intends to be ready to offer metaverse services
Technology
Foxconn hires former Nissan exec Jun Seki as EV strategy head
Auto veteran also served as chief of motor maker Nidec until last year
Inside Japanese politics
Japan Communist Party in turmoil as calls emerge for new leadership
Leader Shii faces fresh challenges as party struggles to gain traction
Automobiles
Renault agrees to cut stake in Nissan to 15%
Nissan set to invest in Renault's new electric vehicle company Ampere
Automobiles
Toyota defends title as world's top-selling automaker in 2022
Record overseas sales helped offset dip in home market
Society
Two foreign skiers hit by avalanche found in Japan; no vital signs
Three groups skied in backcountry near Nagano's Tsugaike resort despite advisory
Opinion
Japan's 'Miss Contests' reflect society's high demands on women
Nation is not alone in expecting superwomen with both brains and beauty
International relations
China resumes visas for Japanese on apparent economic concerns
Business travel viewed as essential for smooth transition after Lunar New Year
Politics
Support for Japan's Kishida rises to 39% as pandemic recedes
64% of respondents approve of decision to downgrade COVID-19
Business trends
Japan's Kose develops projection mapping simulator for makeup
Device gains popularity as COVID-19 makes people leery of contact
Your Week in Asia
BYD's EV debut in Japan, Samsung results, ASEAN foreign ministers meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Arts
Passion and precision: Japanese artisans conquer the shoe world
How law and architecture students plus consumers reshaped a hot fashion trend
Media & Entertainment
New Pokemon games put fresh legs on long-running series
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet off to good start but Nintendo has high expectations to meet
Electronics
Sony separates production of cameras for China and non-China markets
Devices for Japan, U.S. and Europe to be made in Thailand
Semiconductors
Japan weighs China chip export curbs at U.S. request
Move could have significant impact on Tokyo Electron and others
Interview
Mizuho CEO sees end to BOJ's negative rates as 'entirely possible'
Kihara expects industry pivot to lending and fundraising support if yields return
Datawatch
Cyberattacks on Japan soar as hackers target vulnerabilities
Number doubles in three years as intruders exploit weak defenses
Comment
Japan exits COVID chapter marked by lack of science
As downgrade nears, government should take stock of its response
