National Oct 23, 2020

Government suggests extended New Year break to cut COVID-19 risks

During Japan's New Year holiday season, a time for family reunions, train stations and airports typically become overcrowded.

Business / Tech Oct 20, 2020

Pandemic forces CEATEC tech show to go completely virtual

Organizers and exhibitors have had to find innovative ways to effectively demonstrate their physical products when “visitors” won’t get the chance to touch or see them.

Business / Tech | FOCUS Oct 14, 2020

Can the iPhone 12 accelerate 5G's lagging rollout in Japan?

Currently, there is hardly any content that takes full advantage of 5G’s tech merits and network coverage remains spotty.

Business / Social Issues Oct 12, 2020

Tokyo conference debates new normals as coronavirus drives change

Experts at the annual G1 Global Conference discussed the upending of traditional practices, digitalization, working styles and widening inequality.

National Oct 3, 2020

Taro Kono looks to pinpoint what is demotivating young Japanese bureaucrats

According to a survey of 45,000 government officials, 14.7 percent of males under the age of 30 were planning to call it quits within the next three years.

Reference / Business | FYI Oct 1, 2020

Japan's mobile phone carriers brace for further intervention by Suga

Even before becoming prime minister, Suga had intervened in the cell phone market in an attempt to lower fees.

Business / Corporate Sep 30, 2020

Rakuten rolls out ultrafast 5G service with bold price plan

The move could give the mobile carrier a competitive edge and fuel momentum toward cheaper phone fees.

Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2020

NTT to take mobile unit Docomo private for ¥4 trillion

The buyout is expected be the largest tender offer in history for a Japanese company.

Business / Economy | ANALYSIS Sep 17, 2020

What will 'Suganomics' look like?

Drastic reforms tend to draw fierce opposition. But Suga's administration may be able to take advantage of the pandemic to drive forward challenging policies.