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A Video-Gaming School Stumbles on a Way to Get Dropouts Back in Class

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A Video-Gaming School Stumbles on a Way to Get Dropouts Back in Class

Japan’s first e-sports high school thought it would turn out pro gamers. Instead, it attracted an unexpected demographic.

By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno

Shoichiro Toyoda, Who Helped Make Toyota a Global Force, Dies at 97

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Shoichiro Toyoda, Who Helped Make Toyota a Global Force, Dies at 97

He pushed the company into North America and beyond, setting it on its path to becoming one of the world’s most powerful automakers.

By Ben Dooley

Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth

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Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth

The modest expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022 was driven by a recovery in private consumption, as well as spending by visitors.

By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno

Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance

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Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance

Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.

By Ben Dooley