On the morning of March 20, 1995, the Aum Supreme Truth doomsday cult released the highly toxic nerve gas sarin in five train cars on three lines of Tokyo's Eidan subway (now Tokyo Metro) passing through Kasumigaseki Station. Thirteen people were killed and more than 6,000 sickened.

A vice minister of a major government ministry became unable to fulfill his work duties due to allegations of sexual harassment. It can be said that resigning was the only option left.

KYOTO -- Shimyoin temple is hidden away in the mountains of Kita Ward, Kyoto, at an elevation of about 530 meters, surrounded by centuries-old cedar and Japanese cypress trees that stretch high overhead. The ancient temple is also home to the source of the 23-kilometer Kamogawa river, which flows south…

The number of vacant houses is growing across the nation, and both the public and private sectors are heightening their efforts to deal with various problems stemming from the situation.

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Leading Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido Co. is improving its performance by meeting demand in China and other parts of Asia. In this installment of The Leaders, a column featuring corporate management and senior executives, The Yomiuri Shimbun asked President and Chief Executive Officer Masahiko Uotani about Shiseido's strategy and challenges.