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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Honda recalling 1.3 million vehicles in North America for rear camera issue
The recall covers some 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2023
Japan increases support for domestic EV battery output
The move shows Tokyo is confident about ramping up battery production support after the United States and Japan struck a deal on electric vehicle battery minerals in March.
Japan Times
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May 24, 2023
Honda to power Aston Martin's F1 title ambitions from 2026
The new 'works' partnership will transform Aston Martin into Honda's sole focus on the starting grid.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2023
Honda agrees strategic collaboration deal with TSMC
Japanese automakers have struggled to completely shake off the hit from tight global chip and parts supply during the pandemic, though constraints have eased.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 21, 2023
China’s EV revolution shows grim future for Japan’s car titans
Although chip shortages and supply chain snarls have played a part in Japanese automakers' falling sales in China, a growing issue is the lack of attractive EV offerings.
Japan Times
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Feb 21, 2023
Multiple Formula One teams contact Honda for 2026 partnership
Despite leaving the competition after the 2021 season, the Japanese manufacturer has continued to produce engines for world champion Red Bull and its sister team AlphaTauri.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2023
Japanese automaker unions file major pay hike demands amid inflation
The requests also reflected a wish to attract capable personnel, as the industry is in a period of transformation marked by a shift to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 10, 2023
Honda beats estimates with 22% rise in third-quarter operating profit
Still, the automaker faced setbacks in China from the spread of COVID-19 and the chip shortage in the third quarter that extended into January, with some of its dealers temporarily closing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 5, 2023
Sony-Honda EV alliance unveils Afeela brand and Qualcomm partnership
The first model under the Afeela brand is expected to be delivered in 2026 in North America and will be based on a prototype debuted at CES in Las Vegas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict 'COVID zero' policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 10, 2022
Chip shortages and rising costs hurt automakers despite boost from weak yen
Although the earnings of some major carmakers for the April-September period showed that many have benefited from the historically weak yen, they now appear to be more cautious than upbeat.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 9, 2022
Honda posts 16% rise in second-quarter profit and lifts outlook
The firm has been helped by robust performance in its motorcycle business, particularly in Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
Nov 7, 2022
Collapsing pyramid: EV shift strikes at heart of Japan’s auto sector
The major transition is fundamentally reshaping how the domestic industry works and is understood.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 13, 2022
Sony-Honda alliance aims to deliver first EV in 2026
Sony Honda Mobility said delivery to Japanese consumers will begin in the second half of 2026, while plans for other markets including Europe are still undecided.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2022
Toyota's October vehicle output to be weighed down by chip shortage
Toyota has not adjusted its global vehicle production target for the current financial year, sticking to its forecast for a record 9.7 million units.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 14, 2022
Honda speeds up electric motorcycle shift to meet carbon neutrality goals
The carmaker, which also has the biggest global market share in motorbikes, set a target to make all of its bikes carbon neutral before the middle of the century.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 8, 2022
Honda to slash output by up to 40% at Japan plants due to supply snag
The reduction could be seen as a warning that automakers may not be able to lift production volumes in the second half of the financial year to end-March.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 8, 2022
Toyota ranks last in top 10 carmakers for decarbonization efforts
Zero-emission vehicles made up just 0.18% of the firm's total sales last year versus General Motors Co. at 8.18%
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 29, 2022
Honda and LG set to build $4.4 billion EV battery plant in U.S.
The facility will have an annual capacity of about 40 gigawatt-hours with mass production slated to start at the end of 2025, Honda has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 26, 2022
Toyota and Honda top list of carmakers facing climate-change risks
As changes in the weather make the impact of natural disasters more frequent and intense, carmakers will face high risk of damage and disruption at their operational facilities.
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. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
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."
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.
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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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