Sony faces a battle to regain the trust of millions of consumers after online networks integral to its strategy were hacked, say analysts.

The wind that blows across the debris-strewn land surrounding Atsuko Sakurai’s house is unusually strong for this time of year.

Japan lost its 42-year ranking as the world’s second-biggest economy to China in 2010, with data on Monday showing a contraction in the last quarter.

Toyota scored a victory after its electronic throttle systems were cleared of blame for defects but it still needs to restore its reputation.

Beleaguered Japanese car-maker Toyota said on Tuesday it will reshape its global operations after its mass safety recall crisis.