World Jan 07 Japan issues arrest warrant for Nissan ex-chair’s wife The move against Carole Ghosn, who is not in Japan, followed her husband's flight to Lebanon last week while he was out on bail awaiting trial for alleged financial misconduct.
Economy Jan 03 What’s known about Ghosn’s case after his escape Here's a look at the unfolding case of the fallen superstar of the auto industry.
Economy Jan 02 Japanese prosecutors raid former Nissan chair’s home Japanese media showed investigators entering the home, which was Carlos Ghosn's third residence in Tokyo since he was first arrested a year ago.
Economy Dec 31 Ex-Nissan chief skips bail, fleeing Japan for Lebanon Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn said he fled to avoid “injustice and political persecution.”…
World Oct 13 Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she…
World Oct 12 Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were…
Economy Aug 28 Japan’s move to lower South Korea trade status takes effect South Korea has accused Japan of weaponizing trade because of a separate dispute linked to Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945.
Economy Apr 04 Former Nissan chair Ghosn arrested again Prosecutors said Ghosn was arrested this time on suspicion he diverted $5 million from funds that were being relayed from a Nissan subsidiary to an overseas dealership.
Economy Mar 06 Former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn released on bail Ghosn left the detention center disguised as a construction worker after posting a $8.9 million bail.
Arts Mar 05 Pritzker Prize awarded to Arata Isozaki, architect whose designs blend East and West Isozaki, 87, was one of the first Japanese architects to build outside the country, and has been praised over his five-decade career for making a statement that transcends national boundaries through buildings that are simple in design, but also appear…