Business | FOCUS Jun 2, 2021

Japanese farmers turn to technology to overcome pandemic and aging

New digital technologies are enabling farmers to increase crop output and income without needing additional human labor.

Business Apr 17, 2021

Bidding war may break out for Toshiba after buyout hits a snag

Investor interest in the growth potential of some of Toshiba's businesses means the company is likely to face continued pressure to streamline its wide-ranging operations.

Business / Economy Mar 19, 2021

Japan's February consumer price index down 0.4%, but pace of drop slows

Nationwide core consumer prices, excluding volatile fresh food items, dropped for the seventh straight month after declining 0.6% in January.

Business Feb 28, 2021

Pandemic widens divide between winners and losers in Japanese clothing business

An increasing number of people are gravitating toward reasonably priced functional garments and moving away from traditional business wear as working remotely becomes more common.

Business / Economy Jan 22, 2021

Japan's December CPI down 1.0% in steepest fall in over 10 years

The drop is largely due to lower energy prices and the government's travel subsidy campaign, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

National Jan 8, 2021

Japanese obstetrician fights for 'confidential births' amid apathy

Takeshi Hasuda wants his Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto to lessen the number of dangerous home births by offering women an anonymous service.

Business / Economy | FOCUS Dec 24, 2020

Japan prepares for digital currency, in line with China and others

But the Bank of Japan is likely to take some years to decide whether to officially issue its digital currency, as are other major central banks.

Business | FOCUS Nov 13, 2020

Japan's reliance on fossil fuels diminishes EV advantages

Models in Japan were found to emit more carbon dioxide than gasoline engine vehicles until their driving distance reaches 111,511 kilometers.

National Sep 20, 2020

Japanese campsites draw crowds as people look to escape pandemic

Sales of outdoor leisure goods went up following the government's declaration of a state of emergency in April, an official of a camping product manufacturer said.

Business | FOCUS Apr 29, 2020

Japan's farm and hotel sectors cooperate as pandemic halts entry of foreign labor

Under entry controls, 220 workers from China, Indonesia and Myanmar bound for one of the Japan's major cabbage production areas have been unable to enter the country.