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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 22, 2022

No sign of smartphone recovery until late 2023, TDK CEO warns

Tokyo-based TDK sees little indication of a rebound following major declines in handset sales, especially in the key market of China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2022

People in Japan snap up winter clothing to reduce impact of high energy costs

A rise in sales of cold-weather goods is being driven by the government's “Warm Biz” initiative and the economic impact of the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
Nov 7, 2022

Collapsing pyramid: EV shift strikes at heart of Japan’s auto sector

The major transition is fundamentally reshaping how the domestic industry works and is understood.
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2022

Market for used iPhones is booming in Japan

The weak yen has pushed consumers to seek older, cheaper models, but that has also fueled concerns that the uptick in demand may inflate prices of used phones as well.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2022

China economy shows mixed recovery as unemployment ticks up

Gross domestic product grew 3.9% in the July-to-September period from a year ago, rebounding from almost stagnant growth in the second quarter.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2022

Unification Church could be stripped of special status after Kishida probe

The group could lose its “religious corporation” status, which makes donations and other revenue made from religious activities exempt from taxation.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Longform
Oct 3, 2022

What Japan’s iconic beef can teach us about ‘soft power’

The upcoming u2018Wagyu Olympics' in Kagoshima Prefecture is expected to create much-needed buzz about the industry among consumers at home and abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2022

Toyota's global vehicle output rises by record 44.3% in August

The news offers some relief for the automaker, which has been under scrutiny over whether it can stick to its annual production target of 9.7 million vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 27, 2022

In China’s auto market, electric isn’t the future. It’s the present.

This year, the U.S. passed a key threshold of EVs accounting for 5% of new car sales. China passed that level in 2018.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2022

After losing favor to electric cars, plug-in hybrids gain ground in U.S.

Plug-in hybrid sales are climbing in the United States, in part because of the recent surge in gasoline prices.
BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2022

Video game consoles have been spared inflation in Japan, but for how long?

The weaker yen has triggered price hikes on electronics from iPhones to refrigerators across Japan this year, with one glaring exception: the video game console.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 28, 2022

Massive arms deals highlight South Korea’s growing defense industry

Amid heightened concern over the war in neighboring Ukraine, Poland has joined a growing list of countries that have turned to South Korea to meet their critical defense needs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2022

Japan emphasized hybrids in policy document after lawmaker cited lobbying from Toyota head

The wording changes, which included adding a reference to 'so-called electric-powered vehicles,' appear to put hybrids on equal footing with zero-emission battery vehicles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 11, 2022

A new way to choose your next book

'There's Netflix for movies. There's Spotify for music. But there really wasn't an equivalent discovery experience for books.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 4, 2022

Musk's warning could be auto industry's 'canary in the coal mine' moment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's 'super bad feeling' about the economy could signal a looming recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 2, 2022

Supply snags threaten EV revolution, top Toyota scientist says

Manufacturers are running low on supplies of lithium, nickel and other key battery inputs, with trade frictions and the war in Ukraine exacerbating issues and forcing prices higher.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 10, 2022

Weak yen seen to be boosting Toyota’s profit

Analysts, on average, estimate that Toyota will show an operating profit of u00a53 trillion for the period ended March when it reports results on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 29, 2022

World moves from shortages to possible glut of COVID-19 vaccines

Even as boosters are likely to keep demand alive for COVID-19 inoculations worldwide, the desperate shortages that existed for much of last year have waned.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 4, 2022

Hyundai jumps back into Japan with an online-only, all-electric plan

The last time Hyundai sold a car in Japan was in 2009, when it pulled out after years of dismal sales.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 9, 2021

Emerging markets’ pandemic-fueled debt party is coming to an end

The amount that developing-economy issuers borrow in the world's biggest debt markets is expected to slow as interest rates rise and pandemic spending is scaled back
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021

Apple and Amazon results spark fears of an unhappy holiday season

As the economy emerges from the worst pandemic in a century, getting enough products to consumers is a daunting challenge for nearly everyone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 28, 2021

Spotify’s advertising business beats forecasts thanks to podcasting

The firm reported a 75% jump in advertising sales for the third quarter and has projected over u00a5131.8 billion in advertising sales for the first time on an annual basis.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 21, 2021

Powerful auction veterans aim new company at Asian market

Amy Cappellazzo, Yuki Terase and Adam Chinn have joined forces to reach a growing pool of young collectors in Hong Kong and beyond.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 15, 2021

China’s economy showing strain, from property slump to energy crisis

Economists predict a slowdown in gross domestic product growth to 5% in the third quarter from 7.9% in the previous three months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2021

Christmas at risk as supply chain ‘disaster’ only gets worse

This holiday season might see more frowns than smiles, as the global supply chain faces unprecedented shortages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 10, 2021

Beverage-makers target high-end spirits for post-pandemic growth

Drink companies are seeking M&A opportunities because sales of higher-priced drinks are expected to grow more than moderately priced beverages in the next five years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 3, 2021

‘Anti-aging freak’ makes $817 million as hot Japan stock triples in value

Online sales account for about 70% of total revenue for Premier Anti-Aging Co., which was poised to benefit as digitalization has started to disrupt the cosmetics industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2021

China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets

China has grown to dominate production, and with demand on the rise for all forms of renewable energy, analysts say a shortage may lie ahead.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami