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Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 24, 2018
Vissel sign ex-Barcelona star Andres Iniesta to massive deal
J. League club Vissel Kobe on Thursday announced the audacious signing of World Cup-winning former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in a deal reported to be worth over ¥3 billion a year.
EDITORIALS
May 11, 2018
Get to the bottom of product data falsification
Corporate Japan's tarnished image can only be restored by thorough efforts to uncover the cause of the data falsifaction scandals and to ensure that they don't happen again.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 28, 2018
Kobe Steel posts first profit in three years despite data fraud scandal
Kobe Steel Ltd., Japan's third-biggest steel-maker, on Friday posted its first annual profit in three years, even after admitting to falsifying quality data, a scandal that affected hundreds of customers and hurt the country's reputation for manufacturing prowess.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Mar 18, 2018
Go west to enjoy a family hanami party
At last, winter's grip is loosening and spring in Japan is on its way. Soon cherry blossoms will explode across the archipelago, and parks around the country will be full of smiles and picnic tarps. That's right: it's hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) season again — my favorite time of the year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 16, 2018
Kobe Steel's new CEO vows to restore damaged trust with program of reforms
Mitsugu Yamaguchi vows to rebuild corporate governance and culture at Japan's third-largest steel-maker when he starts work on April 1.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 6, 2018
Kobe Steel CEO steps down over data fabrication scandal
The move comes as the firm seeks to take responsibility for the brouhaha that dented the nation's once vaunted reputation for excellence.

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