National Aug 3, 2021
New plant-based milk alternatives win fans in Japan
by Reina Kurobori
Substitutes made of almonds, oats and coconuts are now falling under the spotlight, rather than soy milk, which has been widely accepted in Japan for decades.
Business Oct 20, 2016
Japan firms offer personalized labels for selected brand gifts
by Anna Masui
Consumers are looking for new ways to add a personal touch when it comes to gifts for birthdays, weddings or other special occasions. Over and above simply choosing the way gifts are wrapped or picking the color of ribbons, people can now include an original ...
National / History Aug 9, 2015
Like iconic sign, confectionery giant Glico sets sights on overseas markets
by Anna Masui and Kazuaki Otsuji
Major Japanese confectionery maker Ezaki Glico Co. has introduced a gigantic new signboard to Osaka's bustling downtown Dotonbori district, a major tourist spot, in hopes of attracting foreign customers as part of its ambitious plan to go global. The sixth-generation Ezaki Glico signboard, which shows ...
National / Crime & Legal Dec 1, 2014
Man arrested at cash handover spot in Ezaki Glico extortion attempt reminiscent of '80s case
The Osaka Prefectural Police arrested a man Sunday in connection with a recent series of threats made to major confectionery maker Ezaki Glico in a case reminiscent of the unresolved threats against — and kidnapping of — the firm's then president, Katushisa Ezaki, in ...