YONAGO, Tottori Prefecture--When Takahiro Ueda first saw the patient who was burned over more than 90 percent of his body two years ago, he thought “he cannot survive.” Lying unconscious on a ...

Japan will appoint Kazuo Ueda, a 71-year-old economist, as the next Bank of Japan governor, replacing long-time chief Haruhiko Kuroda. Kuroda, 78, will step down from the post on April 8.

“My parents had big aspirations to raise a ballerina, so disappointing them was tough.” For the first time, Ueda prioritized her health. Her experiences inspired her to study nutrition and medical ...