Opinion
Japan cannot risk social safety when it allows casinos to open
Integrated resorts have financial benefits but also social and environmental costs
Japan
Economy
Japan's December consumer inflation ticks up, but still short of BOJ's 2% target
Tame 0.7% hike helped by sales tax rise and labor shortage
Commodities
Sugar prices hit two-year high on surging biofuel demand
Bad weather in India, Thailand seen causing supply shortfall
Coronavirus outbreak
Second coronavirus patient confirmed in Japan
Tourist from Wuhan admitted to Tokyo hospital
Companies
Soccer draws Vietnam workers with company-backed team in Japan
Sport's popularity expected to boost morale and retention amid labor shortage
Travel & Leisure
Shinjuku takes crown as Tokyo's top spending spot for tourists
District's storied nightlife major draw for overseas visitors
Food & Beverage
No longer just a sushi extra, wasabi gets its moment in the sun
Company from plant's famed Japanese growing grounds chases global dreams
Coronavirus outbreak
Wuhan lockdown spurs corporate Japan's contingency response
Potential impact on tourism and industry rocks markets in China and beyond
Coronavirus outbreak
WHO says China virus not yet a global emergency
Organization cites limited cases outside China
Electronics
Strong Chinese sales lift motor maker Nidec's profit 15%
Ex-Nissan executive to oversee development of drives for electric vehicles
