Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn charged with breach of trust
Prosecutors have charged Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn with breach of trust, Japanese media have reported.
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Hunt warns of danger to May if voting in the European elections goes ahead
Theresa May could struggle to hang on to power if she cannot get her Brexit deal through Parliament before the European elections, the Foreign Secretary has warned.
IWG to sell Japanese office business in £320m deal
Offices provider IWG has signed a deal with a firm in Japan which will see it sell its operations in the country, as the group targets more international partnerships.
Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn’s appeal over detention turned down
Japan’s Supreme Court has turned down an appeal by lawyers for Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn to end his detention following his arrest for the fourth time on financial misconduct allegations.
Court approves extended detention of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn
The further detention of Nissan’s former chairman has been approved until April 22, allowing prosecutors to interrogate Carlos Ghosn daily on fresh allegations of financial misconduct.
Ghosn’s lawyers appeal to Japan Supreme Court over detention
Lawyers for Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was sent back to detention while out on bail, have filed a protest with the Japanese Supreme Court.
Japanese air force stealth fighter jet crashes in Pacific
A Japanese air force F-35 stealth fighter has crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a night training flight, the country’s defence ministry said.
Ireland’s links with Japan celebrated in Dublin
Hundreds of people have gathered in Dublin to celebrate Ireland’s links with Japan.
In Pictures: Japanese flower festival celebrated in Dublin park
The Japanese community in Ireland has held a day of celebration in Dublin to help promote cultural understanding.
Cats able to recognise their own names, study shows
Cats are able to recognise their own names much like their canine counterparts, a study has suggested.
Japan ready for new era of ‘beautiful harmony’
Japan’s government has said the official translation of the era name for its new emperor will be “Beautiful Harmony”, setting off confusion while offices rush to make changes before Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne.
Japan reveals new imperial era name
The name of the era of Japan’s soon-to-be-emperor Naruhito will be “Reiwa”, the government has announced.
Fleur East engaged after romantic proposal in Japan
Fleur East and her partner of nearly a decade are engaged.
Anscombe hopeful Wales can keep their winning habit going at the World Cup
Gareth Anscombe says Six Nations champions Wales have reason to believe they can “ruffle a few feathers” at the World Cup later this year.
Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal
The president of the Japanese Olympic Committee is stepping down amid a vote-buying scandal that French investigators suspect helped Tokyo land next year’s Olympics.
Rugby World Cup: What awaits for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales?
With the 2019 Guinness Six Nations done and dusted, attention will soon turn to the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.
East Asian artworks on display in stylish Aberdeen university exhibition
Rare artworks from East Asia, including 3,000-year-old bronze vessels, are set to feature in a university exhibition.
Aberdeen school pupils welcome martial arts expert
Pupils at an Aberdeen school were treated to a talk by a leading martial arts teacher as part of their studies on Japan.
£100,000 funding boost for artistic links between Scotland and Japan
Projects exploring artistic links between Scotland and Japan are receiving a £100,000 boost.
Dozens hurt on Japanese ferry after possible whale collision
More than 80 people have been injured after a ferry collided with what is thought to have been a whale off a Japanese island.
116-year-old Japanese woman named world’s oldest living person
A 116-year-old Japanese woman who loves playing the board game Othello has been honoured as the world’s oldest living person by Guinness World Records.
Mitsubishi car prices could rise ‘significantly’ following a no-deal Brexit, warns UK boss
Prices of Mitsubishi cars are likely to rise ‘significantly’ should a ‘hard Brexit’ occur, according to the firm’s UK boss.
Phil Neville hails ‘sensational performance’ after England lift SheBelieves Cup
England manager Phil Neville hailed a “sensational performance” after his side clinched the SheBelieves Cup for the first time.
England clinch SheBelieves Cup with win over Japan
England won the SheBelieves Cup following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Japan in Florida.
Nissan debuts IMQ concept and e-Power system for Europe
Nissan has unveiled its petrol hybrid IMQ concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
Japanese court grants bail to former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn
A Tokyo court has approved the release of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on 1 billion yen (£6.8 million) bail.
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Honda takes covers off all-electric prototype
After impressing with the Urban EV concept at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Honda has unveiled its latest all-electric prototype.
Relocation of US Army base in Japan gets put to public vote
The relocation of a US Army base in Japan is being put to a referendum which some claim will send a message about how residents feel about housing foreign troops.
Next James Bond film could be called Shatterhand
The upcoming James Bond film has reportedly been given the working title of Shatterhand.