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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2016
Toshiba's President Tsunakawa warns of long road to recovery
A day after stepping into his new role, Toshiba Corp. President Satoshi Tsunakawa has cautioned that the company is still recovering from a bruising accounting scandal and faces a lengthy turnaround process.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors sees first loss in eight years amid scandal
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. forecast its first loss in eight years after setting aside compensation costs related to manipulating fuel-efficiency ratings and falsifying test data.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2016
Tokyo gubernatorial election threatens annual fireworks display
The July 31 election of a new Tokyo governor threatens a much-loved fixture in the city's calendar: the annual Sumida River Fireworks Festival.
EDITORIALS
Jun 15, 2016
Masuzoe throws in the towel
The Tokyo governor's resignation may be convenient for the ruling parties, but they still must get to work on closing the loophole in the Political Funds Control Law that led to the scandal.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 15, 2016
Masuzoe's departure will cost Tokyo residents ¥5 billion for new election
An election committee official says choosing a successor may cost Tokyo taxpayers as much as u00a55 billion.
JAPAN / Politics / Q&A
Jun 13, 2016
Masuzoe clings to office as pressure mounts over funds scandal
Japanese Communist Party representatives in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly announced Monday the party's decision to submit a no-confidence motion against Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe, which could force the embattled governor from office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 11, 2016
Fuel-efficiency scandal could end up hitting car buyers in the pocket
The entire auto industry has had its image damaged in the mileage scandal, which means the transport ministry will likely require all carmakers to carry out stricter testing that will cost much more money.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2016
Online publishing pioneer Gawker Media files for bankruptcy after losing Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit
Gawker Media LLC, an online publishing pioneer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and put itself up for sale on Friday after a $140 million court judgment against it in a lawsuit brought by former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan over a sex tape.
EDITORIALS
Jun 9, 2016
Masuzoe's misuse of political funds
The Tokyo governor's dubious use of political funds has shed light on a gaping hole in the regulations, one that should be closed as soon as possible.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2016
Suzuki to step down as CEO, Honda to quit over fuel-testing scandal
Suzuki Motor Corp. announces Osamu Suzuki will step down as CEO later this month but will continue as the firm's chairman.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 7, 2016
If formed, a Tokyo assembly committee could pry Masuzoe from governorship
Public calls for Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe to step down grow despite his apology a day earlier and a pledge to refund some of the ¥4.4 million he misspent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2016
Masuzoe says he won't quit after probe says conduct was improper but not illegal
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe says he will remain in office after a probe determines that his use of political funds on a number of occasions was improper — but not illegal.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2016
Masuzoe apologizes for lavish spending, pledges to do better
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe on Wednesday apologized again for lavish use of official funds, saying he will shortly reveal the results of a third-party probe into his spending. He was addressing members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.

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