Chris Gallagher

Position: Journalist

Articles

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Hitachi to raise $4.6 billion to boost capital; stock falls November 16, 09:38am EST 

TOKYO (Reuters) - Mired with losses, Japan's biggest electronics group by sales, Hitachi Ltd, is raising up to $4.6 billion to cut debt as it seeks to turnaround its sprawling businesses and also invest in new growth drivers.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

Stripped-down pole dancing

Pole dancing has been climbing in popularity as an alternative to mainstream workouts like aerobics and yoga, and in my debut lesson I could see why: it’s a serious full-body workout that combines cardio and strength movements to help fight fat and build muscle.  Full Article | Comments [1] 

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Where did all the cool cars go?

It was like a dream come true. I'd always wanted a Ford Mustang and there I was, cruising around Tokyo in the latest version of the iconic sports car.  Full Article | Comments [9] 

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Japan voters debate change

Japanese voted in an election that looked set to give the opposition a historic victory over the long-ruling conservative party. Here's what some voters had to say.   Full Article | Comments [1]