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Kyoko Hasegawa
Staff writer at Agence France Presse.
Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan’s PM
It’s the latest headache for Japan’s longest-serving premier, who has already weathered two cronyism scandals in recent years
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Despite international scepticism, the US government has been pointing to increasing threats from Iran
Ghosn re-arrested over fresh allegations
The case of the once-revered tycoon has gripped Japan and the business world since he was arrested as he stepped off his private jet
New radioactive leaks at Japan’s Fukushima
An estimated 300 tonnes of radioactive water is believed to have leaked from a tank at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant, says the operator.
Japan plans Cabinet reshuffle to cool China island row
Japan’s prime minister will use a Cabinet reshuffle to try to mend fences with China and to boost his flagging popularity ahead of general elections.
Japan PM resigns after US base row
Japan’s centre-left Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, tearfully resigned on Wednesday, just nine months after a stunning election win.
Cyborg-walkers stride toward Japan’s robotics future
Three cyborg lookalikes turned heads on busy Tokyo streets on Monday as they made their way to a robotics conference — without breaking a sweat.
Japanese lawmaker defects in blow to ‘old guard’
A senior lawmaker defected from Japan’s ruling party on Tuesday, denouncing beleaguered Prime Minister Taro Aso as an ”old-guard crony”
Japan troops search ravaged resort after killer quake
Hundreds of troops sifted through the splintered remains of a resort hotel in Japan on Sunday in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake.
Thought Leader wins blog of the year
The <i>Mail & Guardian Online</i>’s <i>Thought Leader</i> </a>, where some of South Africa’s finest minds stir up debate every day, on Wednesday evening scooped South African web…
Toshiba concedes defeat in DVD format war
Japan’s Toshiba conceded defeat on Tuesday to rival Sony in a long-running DVD format war, ending consumer confusion but leaving about one million people with expensive machines…
Japanese craft makes landmark asteroid landing
A Japanese spacecraft successfully landed on a far-away asteroid on Saturday for a second time and almost certainly collected the first-ever samples from such a celestial body,…
Reviving a dying culture through eco-tourism
As he escorts yet more visitors through Shari, a town of fish and icebergs on the northern tip of Japan, tour guide Yoshiji Ishii stops and folds inward his outstretched arms.…
Japanese zoo proves hit with walk on wild side
Surrounded by a crowd of admirers, 24-year-old Jack has no idea how close his home came to being shut down a decade ago as he dangles from a rope, scratching his shaggy red fur.…
Greenspan says oil costs to stifle growth for ‘some time’
United States Federal Reserve chairperson Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday that the world would have to learn to live with high oil prices and their negative impact on economic…