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Mayuko Matsumoto
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2016
Japan's retirees heading back to work as firms face labor shortages
Some companies are bringing retirees back into the office to pass on know-how gained through decades on the job.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2016
Japan's IT firms struggle to secure engineers amid acute shortage
The rapid spread of internet services has accelerated the shortage of information technology engineers, prompting IT companies to conduct in-house reforms to lower turnover and outsource orders to overseas firms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 13, 2016
Drone services starting to take off in Japan
Domestic companies are coming up with a series of new services that leverage the latest in drone technology.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2016
Sports clubs among firms trying to keep dementia at bay in graying Japan
There is a new focus on physical and mental drills to keep middle-aged and older people sharp as graying Japan grapples with rising levels of dementia.
BUSINESS
May 9, 2016
Regional firms trying to lure skilled managers from Tokyo and Osaka
In a bid to grow their businesses and plug talent shortages, regional small and midsize companies are increasingly trying to poach managers and other senior staff from big firms in major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2016
Japanese retailers, manufacturers fine-tune marketing approach to Chinese tourists
Japanese manufacturers and retailers are increasingly targeting big-spending Chinese visitors, with many recently shifting their focus from group tours to independent travelers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 5, 2016
Some Japanese firms becoming more family-friendly with telecommuting and kids at work
In the face of a labor shortage and a push to get more women into the workforce, some Japanese companies are taking steps to accommodate the needs of working parents, such as allowing them to bring their children to the office or to work from home.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2016
Enterprises marshal forces to give 'crowdsourcing' workers a leg up
New enterprises and programs for helping "crowdsourcing" entrepreneurs improve their skills and income are growing popular.
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2010
Rentals, even for underwear, thrive
NAGOYA — Rental businesses dealing with such items as high-end undergarments for women, pets and motorcycles have grown popular among consumers keeping a tight hold on their purse strings in these trying economic times.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Japan's former PM Aso meets Trump for talks on security and economy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in New York on Tuesday. The Japanese government’s top spokesman on Wednesday played down the meeting as one conducted "in the capacity of one lawmaker" and “without the government’s involvement.”
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

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

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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