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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 29, 2022

The yuan's the new dollar as Russia rides to the redback

Russia's financial shift eastwards could boost cross-border commerce, present a growing economic counterweight to the dollar and limit Western efforts to pressure Moscow by economic means.
BUSINESS
Nov 27, 2022

The humiliating fall of Nidec billionaire's handpicked successor

The story of Jun Seki's time at the company is a cautionary tale of the risks of taking over from a self-made titan who finds it near-impossible to pass the reins.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Nov 19, 2022

From sex workers to bakers, Twitter business users fear losses

'Every day there's always something going on, and it looks like the site is falling apart,' a small business owner said of Twitter.
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022

Draft bill in Japan would enable refunds of religious donations

The bill would enable the children or spouse of the follower of a religious group to claim back some of a donation if it was made under conditions deemed problematic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2022

Toyota unveils new Prius, betting hybrids will stick around

The fifth generation of the car, with bigger wheels and a sportier design, offers three different hybrid powertrain options and will go on sale starting this winter.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2022

New weight-loss drugs work, but who's paying?

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly say they can treat obesity with a weekly injection. But insurers aren't yet on board.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2022

Devices, retail and HR targeted by Amazon plans for largest-ever layoffs

CEO Andy Jassy has vowed to streamline operations amid slowing sales growth and economic uncertainty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 14, 2022

Biden’s chip curbs outdo Trump in forcing world to align on China

American officials have repeatedly said that if allies do not align with Washington on the latest rules, they could ban sales of foreign chip equipment that contain U.S. technology.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 9, 2022

The politics behind Kishida's religious exploitation bill

Kishida saying that it will be a government-sponsored bill while the discussions were still ongoing startled lawmakers on both sides.
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022

Expert panel approves criteria for probe into religious groups

The conditions put forward by the panel will also serve as a basis for future cases where similar instances of wrongdoing are suspected by religious groups.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 5, 2022

U.S. chip-gear makers told to wait for relief from China curbs

The U.S. is working on a deal that would make firms in the Netherlands and Japan subject to limits on sales of the equipment to China, something that could take six to nine months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 31, 2022

Japan's September factory output posted first fall in four months

Manufacturers took a hit from rising costs for raw materials and the global economic slowdown.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2022

In Britain's inflation crisis, healthy diets are a casualty

Fresh vegetables and fish are falling off the menu. Packaged pizzas and processed meat are the dishes of the day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 28, 2022

Muji opens new shops in Japan with items for less than $4

The new shops are being built near or inside train stations in the suburbs of Tokyo and Osaka by Ryohin Keikaku, the brand's parent company.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 18, 2022

Sanctioned Myanmar tycoons find shelter in Singapore, but for how long?

Most Asian countries, including Singapore, don't support the sanctions on Myanmar. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said they would only hurt the country's people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2022

Over a barrel, Biden faces tough options with Saudis

Despite growing action on climate change, the United States is decades away from being insulated from high oil prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 13, 2022

Sony-Honda alliance aims to deliver first EV in 2026

Sony Honda Mobility said delivery to Japanese consumers will begin in the second half of 2026, while plans for other markets including Europe are still undecided.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 8, 2022

Toyota ranks last in top 10 carmakers for decarbonization efforts

Zero-emission vehicles made up just 0.18% of the firm's total sales last year versus General Motors Co. at 8.18%
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Sep 5, 2022

Suntory eyes U.S. canned cocktail push as young Japanese shun booze

Expanding overseas is a matter of survival for Japanese drinks companies facing an aging market at home and a shift away from alcohol among younger people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 3, 2022

U.S. angers China with potential $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan

Beijing has threatened countermeasures over Washington's sale of military equipment to Taipei, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Aug 29, 2022

How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan

The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man charged with Abe's assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and practiced in the nation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2022

Sky-high inflation triggers fried-chicken price war in South Korea

Shoppers have left no stone unturned in looking for ways to save on food, and that includes standing in hourslong queues to buy discounted poultry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2022

Popular manga app seeks 2023 IPO in Tokyo at $6 billion value

Piccoma raised u00a560 billion last year from investors, and the startup hopes its profitability will attract more investors at its IPO.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2022

Brewer Asahi set to raise prices to battle increase in costs

Asahi, along with other Japanese retailers have been facing pressure to raise prices for the first time in decades.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 2, 2022

‘Smart’ decoupling of West and China is possible with right tools

Western governments including the U.S. are determined to deny Beijing access to technologies that can advance its military capabilities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2022

Kirin turns to health care as beer business draws scrutiny

Kirin aims to generate u00a5500 billion ($3.8 billion) in health care sales over the next decade.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2022

Manila’s helicopter deal cancellation increases pressure on Russian defense industry

The Mi-17 cancellation was unexpected as the Philippines had reiterated as recently as March that it was planning to proceed with the procurement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2022

Sony cuts profit outlook on weaker PlayStation prospects

The Tokyo-based entertainment conglomerate said Friday that it now expects u00a51.11 trillion ($8.3 billion) in operating profit, down from u00a51.16 trillion previously.
India strikes Pakistan over Kashmir tourist killings
Indian paramilitary personnel stand guard along a road in Srinagar on Wednesday after New Delhi launched missile strikes on archrival Pakistan in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
About 30% of those in de facto marriages refuse to marry over surname change
A survey by a private group found that 30% of people in de facto marriages in Japan have not filed for marriage registration because they or their partners do not want to change their surnames.
J-pop group Arashi to disband after going on tour next spring
Arashi is known for massive hit songs such as “A・RA・SHI,” “Love So Sweet” and “Happiness.”
Japan's 'ice age' employment generation is at risk of poverty during retirement
Those who entered the job market from around 1993 to 2004, when long-term stagnation started, are likely to struggle even more to make ends meet after retirement.
Man held after two injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack
Police outside Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line on Wednesday evening after a knife attack at the station 　
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.
'Big picture thinker': Ispace CEO Hakamada on reaching the moon and dreaming of starships
Takeshi Hakamada, founder and CEO of Ispace, says his primary interest in space development is not to abandon Earth, but to protect it.
The drive for luxury: Aston Martin Asia's president explains the desire for more
While for Aston Martin, it’s all about delivering luxury, their regional president for Asia Gregory Adams' start in the auto industry in Japan was far more humble.
Why are rice prices still high in Japan?
Amid shortages, the price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice during the week of April 14 was ¥4,220.
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
Phillip Vincent (right), Japan CEO of Plug and Play, and Ma Jingqian, head of ventures, at Plug and Play's Tokyo office, last month

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
By Hanako Lowry

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