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Carlos Ghosn Hasn’t Seen His Wife in Months. Japan’s Prosecutors Want It That Way.
Prosecutors persuaded a court to deny contact between the couple, citing conspiracy concerns about Carole Ghosn and her criticism of Japan’s legal system.
Trump and Abe’s ‘Unshakable Bond’ Shows Some Cracks in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he was “completely on the same page” with President Trump on North Korea and trade, but the president made it clear that being in lock step with him is a precarious position.
Japanese Prosecutors Bring New Charge Against Carlos Ghosn
Mr. Ghosn, the former head of the Nissan-Renault auto alliance, was formally charged with breach of trust, adding a new count of financial impropriety onto his existing three charges.
Japan’s Olympic Chief to Step Down Amid Corruption Investigation
Tsunekazu Takeda faces scrutiny in France over payments that prosecutors say were bribes to help Tokyo win hosting rights for the 2020 Summer Games.
Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Released on Bail in Japan
The high-profile auto executive, who faces charges of financial wrongdoing, had been held since November.
Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Is Granted Bail Request in Japan
The former auto executive, who is facing charges of financial wrongdoing in Japan, must await a court’s ruling on whether he will be released from prison.
Failed Hanoi Meeting Has U.S. Allies in Region Asking: What’s Next?
After the breakdown of talks between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, Japan and South Korea are trying to figure out the consequences.
Clean, On Time and Rat-Free: 9 International Transit Systems With Lessons for New York
From Tokyo to Zurich, readers told us how New York’s subway compares with the public transportation in their cities (spoiler alert: not well).
The Saturday Profile: ‘Shoplifters’ Director Pierces Japan’s Darker Side
“I don’t portray people or make movies where viewers can easily find hope,” says Hirokazu Kore-eda, director of the Oscar-nominated film “Shoplifters.”