Social network gaffes plague Japanese politicians
On the Internet, no one can save you from yourself. That is a lesson many Japanese politicians have learned recently in painful, awkward and at times costly fashion.Full story
Japan manufacturers' mood best since March 2011: Reuters Tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' mood improved further in June and its gauge reached its highest level in more than two years, a Reuters poll showed, a sign government's reflationary policies keep bolstering business morale despite recent market turmoil. Full story
Sony spin-off plan off agenda but looms over shareholder meet
TOKYO (Reuters) - A proposal by Sony Corp's <6758.T> top investor to partially spin off the Japanese company's lucrative entertainment business will be the elephant in the room at an annual shareholders meeting on Thursday. Full story
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