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Cyber War, Free Speech, and National Security
January 06, 2015

Cyber War, Free Speech, and National Security

By Jongsoo Lee
Time for a debate on the tension between free speech and national security in the age of cyber warfare.

Sony’s Yuletide Doldrums Could Lead to Comeback
December 22, 2014

Sony’s Yuletide Doldrums Could Lead to Comeback

By Shihoko Goto
Heeding some advice from an unlikely source could help the Japanese company salvage its reputation.
Sony to Diversify Amid Renewed Losses
May 15, 2014

Sony to Diversify Amid Renewed Losses

By Clint Richards
Can fresh board members and a transition into new markets be enough to save a premier Japanese brand?

Contractors Seek Out Homeless, Downtrodden for Fukushima Cleanup
March 23, 2014

Contractors Seek Out Homeless, Downtrodden for Fukushima Cleanup

By J.T. Quigley and Zachary Ruzbasan
With few willing to risk exposure to radiation, staffing agencies are exploiting unskilled laborers from across Japan.

Fukushima's Post-Disaster Death Toll Rises
February 21, 2014

Fukushima's Post-Disaster Death Toll Rises

By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors discuss hardships faced by Fukushima's 136,000 displaced residents and more in this week's podcast.

RoboCop 3D and the Battle over Bigger Big Screens in China
February 03, 2014

RoboCop 3D and the Battle over Bigger Big Screens in China

By J.T. Quigley
Imax claims that low-cost “China Film Giant Screen” copied its technology.

Video Game Consoles Face Uphill Battle in China
January 10, 2014

Video Game Consoles Face Uphill Battle in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Even though Beijing has partially lifted the ban on consoles, Nintendo et al will find it hard to profit in China.
Foxconn Under Fire: Interns Forced to Make PlayStation 4 Consoles
October 11, 2013

Foxconn Under Fire: Interns Forced to Make PlayStation 4 Consoles

University forced student interns to work, said they wouldn’t graduate otherwise.

Sony Japan Press Conference: PS4 Domestic Release, Redesigned Vita, Vita TV
September 09, 2013

Sony Japan Press Conference: PS4 Domestic Release, Redesigned Vita, Vita TV

Sony spills the beans on a new set-top box and a thinner, lighter Vita.

July 04, 2013

Sony SmartWatch 2: A Step Forward?

After a questionable start with its first entry, Sony appears to have made real improvements.

June 26, 2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: Waterproof Super Phablet Like Two Samsungs in One

This huge new smartphone combines popular features in a premium package.

Japan's Lost Art of Innovation
October 10, 2012

Japan's Lost Art of Innovation

Once Asia’s leading economy, Japan has struggled to keep up with a fast growing region. Could innovation be the key?

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