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BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2014

SEC halts trading in four firms tied to Ebola cure scams

U.S. regulators on Thursday suspended trading in four small over-the-counter stocks of companies that they said have been touting the development of products to prevent or treat the Ebola virus, and warned investors to beware of similar scams.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Nov 19, 2014

Asia enriches the Bard's work-in-progress

Whatever would William Shakespeare make of it all if he were to journey now through Asia, where the interpretations of his works differ so much across vast regions, ethnic groups, cultures and languages?
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2014

Toyota plans 'Mirai' fuel-cell car that can go 480 km per tank

Toyota Motor Corp. said it has chosen "Mirai," which means "future" in Japanese, as the name for its fuel-cell powered sedan with a range of 480 km and an hydrogen tank that can be refilled in less than five minutes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Nov 14, 2014

I am Hello Kitty, hear me roar

The world-famous Hello Kitty has hit the big 40. To celebrate such a major milestone, Pioneer Electronics have come up with a new portable sound system in collaboration with the birthday queen.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 13, 2014

Takata subpoenaed by federal grand jury in U.S. as chairman apologizes

Takata Corp., the Japanese air-bag maker at the center of a global recall crisis, has been subpoenaed by a U.S. federal grand jury to explain the defects with its safety devices.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 12, 2014

Shimane retains title as home to most beautiful skin in Japan

Women in Shimane Prefecture have the most beautiful facial skin among the nation's 47 prefectures, while those in Gunma Prefecture are the least blessed in terms of skin condition, according to a major cosmetics manufacturer.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 7, 2014

Facebook tackles Ebola threat by prompting users to donate

Facebook Inc. knows how much influence its news feed can have on members' behavior, and the social network is using that clout to fight Ebola.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Nov 2, 2014

Crowdfunding leader wants others' dreams to come true

Bill Gates, the late Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all hit the big time by persevering for years in the pursuit of their dreams. They continue to be an inspiration to entrepreneurs the world over who dream of one day growing their own companies into the next Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. or Facebook Inc.,...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 1, 2014

Hello Kitty: still fabulous at 40

Who is only five apples high and has no mouth — yet is one of the country's biggest cultural ambassadors?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 17, 2014

Son's $51 billion acquisition run faces speed bump

Billionaire Masayoshi Son's 300-year business plan for SoftBank Corp. sees no pause in acquisitions that saw him splurge $51 billion in five years. Higher interest rates in the U.S. and Japan may put the brakes on his debt-fueled ambitions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Oct 14, 2014

How employer transportation allowances helped create commuter hell

Why don't more people live closer to their jobs?
BUSINESS
Oct 8, 2014

Japan Tobacco looks at closing some European plants

Japan Tobacco Inc. may close some European manufacturing facilities after taxes and illegal trade triggered an industry slowdown in a number of countries in the region.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 4, 2014

U.S., not the EU, needs to tackle Apple's taxes

Apple, the world's most valuable company, receives much of its profit in Ireland but pays taxes on a fraction of it. The U.S. primarily has the power to make Apple and other offshore companies pay more.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Sep 19, 2014

As mobile arm struggles, Sony looks to PlayStation

The head of Sony Corp.'s PlayStation division hopes to raise its profit outlook for this year, in stark contrast to the electronics firm's mobile business, which has forecast deep losses and sent Sony's stock reeling.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 19, 2014

This month's tech goods cover accessories to coffee delivery

FES changes the face of time
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 18, 2014

Line says shopping app to eclipse sales of stickers, games

Line Corp., operator of the nation's largest mobile messaging service, says its shopping mall application could become its biggest source of revenue, eclipsing sales from games and character stickers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 9, 2014

Sony to distribute six films a year from Jeff Robinov's studio

Sony Corp. has agreed to distribute as many as six movies a year from Studio 8, the production company led by Jeff Robinov, former president of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Aug 31, 2014

Rebel entrepreneur turns job market on its head

Yujun Wakashin seeks to present an alternative lifestyle that he hopes will serve as a wake-up call for dropouts, shut-ins and underutilized hopefuls such as high school girls.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Aug 27, 2014

Tipping points: Japan, North America and the limits of performance pay

Many in Japan believe that performance pay equals the American way, full stop. But the U.S. custom of tipping even for mediocre service suggests things are not so clear-cut.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Aug 27, 2014

Tokyo Ballet turns 50 with a glorious Gala of thanks

Ahead of The Tokyo Ballet's official 50th anniversary on Aug. 30, its website is already garlanded with tributes from international dancers and choreographers such as Sweden's Mats Ek and Britain's Akram Khan — and even from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 26, 2014

Canada's Immunovaccine says test of Ebola vaccine appears promising

Four monkeys survived the Ebola virus after being injected with a vaccine that included Immunovaccine Inc.'s technology, the tiny Canadian company said on Monday, and the announcement sent its stock soaring.
EDITORIALS
Aug 18, 2014

The high cost of cheap labor

The recent revelation that excessively long hours were imposed on workers at Sukiya should not be dismissed as an isolated case limited to the popular beef-bowl chain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 12, 2014

USJ touts wizardry of Harry Potter to win Japan casino partners

As Japan edges toward legalizing gambling resorts, USJ Co. is counting on its cachet turning around its Universal Studios theme park to win a partnership with a foreign casino operator.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 8, 2014

U.S. experts eye Japanese drug in race for Ebola cure

The FDA acts to expedite the approval of experimental drugs, including one made by Fujifilm, to counter the worst Ebola outbreak in history.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 25, 2014

Hitachi CEO open to deeper ties, merger talks with Mitsubishi Heavy

Hitachi Ltd.'s chief executive officer said he's open to deeper ties, which could include merger talks, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., after the equipment makers failed in their bid for Alstom SA's power business.

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