Business Dec 25, 2020
Japan Post and Rakuten to forge digital tie-up aimed at boosting efficiency
The companies will try to tackle delivery staff shortages and other challenges by sharing Japan Post's data on postal items and Rakuten's forecasts of online shopping demand.
Asia Pacific Dec 16, 2020
South Korean couriers die of overwork as pandemic spurs surge in deliveries
by Choe Sang-Hun
A string of deaths among couriers this year has caused a national uproar, drawing attention to unevenly distributed worker protections.
Business / Corporate Dec 8, 2020
Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February
The device will deliver food and daily necessities purchased at shops to residents in an area of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Business Nov 6, 2020
Yamato Transport parcel delivery figures hit record high in October
The 20.7% year-on-year increase in the delivery figures was the largest since 2000, according to the company.
Business / Corporate Oct 31, 2020
How Japan’s subscription economy could redefine the way consumers and firms interact
by Alex Martin
Japan has lagged behind other nations in terms of subscription-based activities, but the model is finally catching on as consumers explore new ways of doing business.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 24, 2020
Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow
by Mark Schreiber
Since overseas travel has become virtually impossible, some people have been diverting more of their disposable income into luxury items such as new cars.
Business / Corporate Aug 13, 2020
McDonald's Japan posts 2% rise in first-half sales on brisk demand for takeout
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan) said first-half sales rose 2.0 percent from a year earlier to ¥139.24 billion ($1.3 billion) as demand for takeaway and delivery services rose amid the coronavirus pandemic. For the full year to December, the company maintained its earnings estimate Wednesday, forecasting ...
Business / Tech Jul 26, 2020
Japanese delivery robots closer to hitting the roads as pandemic puts damper on human contact
Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life as the need for social distancing makes the push all the more vital.
Business / Corporate Jul 21, 2020
Uber Eats' Japan union wants better accident compensation amid virus
The Japanese unit of the Uber Eats operator started an injury compensation program in October, which provides up to ¥250,000 ($2,300) for injuries per accident.
Business / Tech Jul 3, 2020
Japan figuring out how to deliver goods untouched by people amid pandemic
by Nao Sano and Shiho Takezawa
Labor shortage and virus fears push robotics and logistics companies to explore ways to integrate technology into consumer deliveries.