The government is ready to play ball on rice quotas.

No time for celebration as Japan's auto giant poises to overtake GM as the world's biggest automaker.

The latest stimulus package from the government hasn't exactly received a warm reception.

Hardware market shrinks but Nintendo shows its muscle at the end of 2008.

Tough times knock sentiment, but it could be worse, right?

Prime Minister Aso just keeps losing friends.

With the yen strong and shareholder confidence lacking, Japanese companies are looking to buy up big in 2009.

Rumblings are already being heard about Taro Aso's leadership.

It'll be a long winter for some of Japan's tourist operators.

Tough times ahead for Japan's motoring giant.