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Reference | EXPLAINER Nov 20, 2017

Flawed Nissan and Subaru vehicle inspections seen as an issue of compliance rather than quality

by Shusuke Murai

People's trust in Japanese cars has been questioned following revelations that two domestic automakers that enjoyed strong reputations — Nissan Motor Co. and Subaru Corp. — allowed unauthorized employees to conduct final quality checks on finished vehicles. The scandal has caused Nissan to cut its ...

Reference | EXPLAINER Oct 30, 2017

Rohingya asylum seekers face dim prospects of gaining refugee status in Japan

by Daisuke Kikuchi

The plight of Rohingya Muslims has made headlines as the Myanmar military's escalating attacks against the ethnic group, often described in media reports as "one of the world's most persecuted minorities," have captured global attention. Following clashes between the country's military and Rohingya insurgents ...