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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2020
What won't happen in the world in 2020
The international situation may provide Tokyo with more challenges than opportunities this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 26, 2017
Sharp projects first profit in four years on Foxconn's cost cuts
Sharp said on Friday it expects to report its first net profit in four years in the year through March 2018 due in part to cost-cutting under the aegis of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2017
Sapporo website offers 'slipperiness forecasts' in winter to prevent accidents on streets and sidewalks
While most winter weather reports broadcast the likelihood of snow, wind or ice, meteorologists in Sapporo forecast the slipperiness of pavement to help pedestrians walk safely in the cold.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 28, 2016
Toshiba more than doubles profit outlook as yen drives sales
Toshiba Corp. raised its forecast for first-half operating profit to ¥70 billion from ¥30 billion, crediting growth in storage and electronic devices for a more than doubling of its earnings outlook.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 7, 2016
Warm winter means damp profits for Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing Co. cut its full-year operating profit forecast as unseasonably warm weather worldwide hurt sales of winter clothes for the retailer's Uniqlo brand of casual wear, the Yamaguchi-based company said Thursday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 7, 2016
World Bank cuts global growth forecast, says Japan to attain 1.3% in 2016
The revision Wednesday cited the impact of a continued slowdown in China and emerging markets.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 30, 2015
New year's resolutions for the global economy
Global growth doesn't promise to be much better in 2016 than it was this year, but policy changes could boost incomes and expand opportunities for people everywhere.
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 22, 2015
Japanese economy forecast to grow 1.7% in fiscal 2016
The Japanese economy is expected to grow about 1.7 percent in real terms in fiscal 2016 starting next April, led by recovering consumer spending and solid capital investment, the government said Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2015
Nissan raises full-year profit forecast as demand takes off in U.S.
Nissan Motor Co. raised its full-year profit forecast as Japan's second-biggest automaker benefits from an increase in demand in the U.S., the company said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 19, 2015
OECD upgrades Japan's growth outlook for 2015, 2016
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday upgraded its growth outlook for the economy for 2015 and 2016, aided by lower oil prices that are expected to boost global demand.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 30, 2015
Honda cuts profit forecast due to weak sales, cost of recalls
Honda Motor Co. on Friday lowered its earnings estimates for the business year through March, citing weak sales in Japan and China as well as the cost of global recalls linked to air bags provided by Takata Corp.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 15, 2014
OECD cuts growth outlook for G-7, worried about eurozone
The OECD on Monday cut its economic outlook for the Group of Seven nations in 2014, including Japan, while expecting a moderate expansion to continue in most of the major economies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2014
Uniqlo parent cuts forecast again after U.S. denim fails to take off
Fast Retailing Co., Asia's biggest clothing retailer, cut its annual profit forecast for a second time this fiscal year after suffering losses at its J Brand premium denim unit in the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2014
Sony expected to lower profit outlook again
Nintendo Co. shocked investors last week by lowering its profit forecast for the year. Analysts are concerned Sony Corp. could be next.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 14, 2013
Mizuho group raises profit forecast by 20%
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. raised its full-year profit forecast 20 percent as the stock market rally spurred fee income and the value of its share-holdings.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 19, 2013
April-June GDP forecast faces upgrade to 3%
Economists are projecting that the economy grew at an annualized rate of around 3 percent in the three months to June, surpassing the government's growth target for raising the consumption tax next April.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 9, 2013
Toshiba sees profit hike on chip demand
Toshiba Corp. on Wednesday forecast a 29 percent gain in full-year profit on higher demand for semiconductors and power equipment.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 26, 2013
Sony raises profit forecast on asset sales, weaker yen
Sony Corp. raised its annual profit forecast Thursday amid a weaker yen and gains from selling offices and stock holdings.
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2013
IMF lifts 2013 Japan growth forecast to 1.6%, citing BOJ easing steps
The International Monetary Fund sharply raises its growth estimate for Japan, saying the central bank's new monetary easing policy will provide substantial stimulus.
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2013
IMF lifts 2013 Japan growth forecast to 1.6%, citing BOJ easing steps
The International Monetary Fund sharply raises its growth estimate for Japan, saying the central bank's new monetary easing policy will provide substantial stimulus.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on
By Lance Henderstein

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