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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 3, 2013

Developing world or not, car industry in for growth: Toyoda

The potential for growth in the auto market isn't limited to emerging economies like China, but is there to be tapped in the developed nations as well, according to Akio Toyoda, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2012

James Bond can't fix Sony as Japan makers hit lows

Even James Bond and Spider-Man can't rescue Sony Corp.
BUSINESS
Dec 20, 2012

Inpex OKs $20 billion to finance Aussie LNG project

Inpex Corp. signed $20 billion in loans for its Ichthys project in Australia, helping to complete financing for a liquid natural gas venture that will supply the fuel to power producers in Japan and Taiwan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2012

British austerity woes highlight risks for U.S.

ANALYSIS
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2012

Cyprus faces default 'within days'

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BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2012

Teijin to boost carbon fiber in U.S. for gas, auto needs

Teijin Ltd., a supplier of carbon fiber used in the Airbus SAS superjumbo jet, is considering plans to expand output in the United States to meet demand for the lightweight material in cars and storage tanks for natural gas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2012

Takeda exec pushing for more women at top

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Director Deborah Dunsire, the only female on a board of one of Japan's 10 largest public companies, says the drugmaker is just getting started in promoting more women to senior levels.
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2012

Ishihara left behind a mixed legacy

Tokyo is about to get its first new governor in almost 14 years, and whoever wins the Dec. 16 election will have to fill the shoes of Shintaro Ishihara, who leaves behind a legacy both positive and negative.
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Nov 22, 2012

Ishihara's resignation doesn't come cheap

Tokyo taxpayers are going to have to pay a lot for their former governor's capriciousness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 20, 2012

Subaru's lack of China plant pays off

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga has become a market darling for something he failed to do: build a factory in China.
EDITORIALS
Nov 8, 2012

Japan's telecom challenge

Competition in the mobile phone industry has entered a new phase as an increasing number of people use smartphones to enjoy access to the Internet, movies and games. The survival of mobile phone carriers now depends on their ability to provide high-speed transmission services, which are necessary to...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 6, 2012

Osaka: Who will win the U.S. presidential election, and what changes will that bring?

Erkki Hietalahti, 53University professor (Finnish)Obama should be re-elected, because he saved a bad situation, even though many initiatives were blocked by the Republicans. Obama is a better choice than Romney, who seems to flip his opinions, so who knows what he'd do in office? Obama cares about people,...
Events / KANSAI: WHO & WHAT
Nov 3, 2012

Fair in Itami featuring workshops, craft works

A crafts fair is being held through Nov. 11 at the Museum of Arts and Crafts Itami in Hyogo Prefecture, where products including pottery, handwoven and dyed textiles, and engraved metal items are on sale.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2012

Female diplomat has rare work-life balance

Hikariko Ono has always been a survivor in Japan's male-dominated society.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2012

Softbank shares dive as Son the 'gambler' bets on Sprint

Softbank Corp.'s Masayoshi Son has a history of picking winners. Investors say his latest choice may not be a repeat performance.
EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2012

Nuclear industry steamrolls on

The government's Sept. 14 new long-term energy policy of "mobilizing all available policy resources to reach 'zero operation' of nuclear power plants in the 2030s" contains various contradictions, including the continuation of efforts toward an operational fuel cycle that makes new nuclear fuel from...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2012

Honda aims to double sales by 2017

Honda Motor Co. plans to double its global auto sales to more than 6 million units in the business year to March 2017, compared with 3.12 million last year, on the back of strong growth in emerging markets, President Takanobu Ito said Friday.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

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

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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