Mr. Ghosn, the former Nissan and Renault chief, fled Japan to avoid trial and arrived in Lebanon this week.
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Carlos Ghosn’s Escape: A Lawyer in Beirut, a French Passport and a Lot of Mystery
The prominent former auto executive eluded the authorities and the news media to flee while awaiting trial, setting off a flurry of speculation.
Japan Loves Robots, but Getting Them to Do Human Work Isn’t Easy
With a declining population and workers in short supply, Japan has fully embraced robots. But getting them to work to “the standard of humans” is often a challenge.
Carlos Ghosn, Fugitive but a Favorite Son, Returns to Beirut
For many residents, he represents the Lebanese dream, of leaving the country and becoming a success.
A 7-Eleven in Japan Might Close for a Day. Yes, That’s a Big Deal.
In a dispute captivating a country of workaholics, Mitoshi Matsumoto says the company is threatening to rescind his franchise after he complained about draconian work hours.
Japan to Deploy Destroyer to Middle East
The rare overseas mission follows an attack on a Japanese oil tanker and increased American pressure to play a more active role in the region.
Japan Shrinks by 500,000 People as Births Fall to Lowest Number Since 1874
A widening gap between births and deaths has put Japan in a demographic squeeze, with fewer people to replace retiring workers and support them as they age.
Japan Wants to Dump Nuclear Plant’s Tainted Water. Fishermen Fear the Worst.
The water from the Fukushima disaster is more radioactive than the authorities have previously publicized, raising doubts about government assurances that it will be made safe.
In Japan, Iran’s President May Be Seeking a Line to the U.S.
As Hassan Rouhani meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, there was speculation that he hoped to convey a message to President Trump.
Woman Wins High-Profile #MeToo Case in Japan Against TV Journalist
A Tokyo court ordered damages worth about $30,000 in a ruling that the victim called a milestone in the country.