Summer in Japan is widely known to be two things: hot and humid. Fortunately, for those who’ll be in the country during the sultry season, the nation’s annual music festivals will be a well-deserved trade-off for any discomfort. With something to offer revelers of all ages and preferences, the festivals of Japan are sure to slake even the most critical music aficionado’s thirst for quality. Whether you are into Mogwai or Mozart, this is your time to rock.
Business
DoCoMo counting on R&D to stay ahead
by Kazuaki Nagata
NTT DoCoMo Inc., despite being Japan’s biggest mobile phone carrier, has been struggling against tough smartphone competition from KDDI Corp. and Softbank Corp., which is leading in that area. But one edge that the cellphone behemoth — it has more than 60 million subscribers ...
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