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FamilyMart to increase stores with Amazon lockers sevenfold

Business / Corporate Dec 28, 2020

FamilyMart to increase stores with Amazon lockers sevenfold

"The next two to three years will be crucial for us," said FamilyMart Co. President Takashi Sawada, adding that the firm also hopes to boost earnings through digital technologies.

Japan Post and Rakuten to forge digital tie-up aimed at boosting efficiency

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.

South Korean couriers die of overwork as pandemic spurs surge in deliveries

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.

Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February

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.

How Japan’s subscription economy could redefine the way consumers and firms interact

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.

Pandemic pushes Japan's wealthy to spend like there's no tomorrow

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.

You've got mail: Japan Post delivery robot debuts in Tokyo

Business / Corporate Oct 7, 2020

You've got mail: Japan Post delivery robot debuts in Tokyo

Using built-in cameras and sensors, the robot operated on a sidewalk in Chiyoda Ward, dodging obstacles such as utility poles, and crossed an intersection.

McDonald's Japan posts 2% rise in first-half sales on brisk demand for takeout

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 ...

Japanese delivery robots closer to hitting the roads as pandemic puts damper on human contact

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.

Uber Eats' Japan union wants better accident compensation amid virus

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.

Japan figuring out how to deliver goods untouched by people amid pandemic

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.

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