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PANASONIC

COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2015
Japan's battery-powered economic recovery
A renewable-energy boom would do for Japan what quantitative easing can't: produce a thriving economic ecosystem that creates wealth, jobs and international esteem.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 11, 2015
Panasonic comeback seen in biggest bond sale since 2011
Panasonic Corp. has completed the biggest bond sale to Japan's institutional investors since 2011 after the electronics maker forecast its best profit in seven years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 27, 2014
For Panasonic, life after gadgets enriched by self-driving cars
Panasonic Corp.'s ratings upgrade last week shows that its investment in self-driving autos and car batteries has breathed new life into the company as it scales back on consumer electronics.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Oct 17, 2014
Self-indulge with perfect selfies, twilight baths and more
Paying by iPhone
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 17, 2014
Panasonic riding Tesla wave to boost battery business in Europe
Panasonic Corp., the main supplier of lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla Motors Inc., has said that cooperation with the electric-car maker on the construction of a massive U.S. battery plant is likely to boost demand from European automakers.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 14, 2014
Stagflation stalks 'Abenomics' as pattern sets in
Maybe it's time to stop dismissing the risk of stagflation in Japan.
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 8, 2014
Shame index dumps Sony for Panasonic in first revamp
Sony Corp., which has posted losses in five of the past six years, was rejected in the first reshuffle of Japan's profit-oriented stock index while Panasonic Corp. made the cut.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jun 16, 2014
For perfect photos, suits, laundry, cleaning and even tans
Photo lovers, scan over this
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2014
Japan road trip video goes viral
A driver's-eye view of a spectacular 80-hour road trip across Japan has become an Internet hit, with visitors from 47 countries on every continent taking in the scenery it features.
BUSINESS
May 27, 2014
Coup fallout: Sony joins Panasonic in avoiding travel to Thailand
Sony Corp. and Panasonic Corp. are among companies advising workers against traveling to Thailand, as evidence mounts that political turmoil in the country is undermining business activity there.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 15, 2014
Panasonic, Sharp pull up as Sony lags
Vigorous streamlining efforts paid off for Panasonic Corp. and Sharp Corp., two of Japan's three major electronics firms, in fiscal 2013, but Sony Corp. struggled to rebuild as its mainstay businesses continued to lose money.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 28, 2014
Panasonic hesitant about investing in Musk's huge Tesla battery factory
Panasonic Corp., Tesla Motors Inc.'s primary supplier of lithium-ion battery cells for its electric Model S sedans, has not committed to investing in a massive U.S. battery plant proposed by Tesla's Elon Musk.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 4, 2014
Panasonic profit beats analyst estimates
Panasonic Corp. posted third-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates as the television maker stops making plasma sets to speed up reforms and recover from back-to-back annual losses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2014
Sony expected to lower profit outlook again
Nintendo Co. shocked investors last week by lowering its profit forecast for the year. Analysts are concerned Sony Corp. could be next.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 3, 2013
Panasonic eyes growth via auto parts ventures
Panasonic Corp. is in talks with automotive parts makers for possible acquisitions or alliances as Japan's No. 2 TV maker seeks to expand the components it delivers to vehicle manufacturers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 15, 2013
Weak yen no respite for ailing electronics trio
A weaker yen, credited to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies, may be helping exporters in general but struggling electronics makers are not yet out of the woods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 30, 2013
Appliance makers get serious about beauty products
'Beauty' may not be the first thing that pops into people's heads when they think about electronics, but struggling Japanese home electronics manufacturers see a great deal of promise in a range of beauty gadgets targeting women, from high-tech hair dryers to steam skin moisturizers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 29, 2013
Panasonic chief vows revival, full forays into autos, homes
Embattled electronics giant Panasonic Corp. vowed Thursday to slash its losses in five business sectors, including televisions and semiconductors, by ¥130 billion over the next three years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 27, 2013
Panasonic gets home solar sales lift
Panasonic Corp. said its solar-panel operation will probably remain profitable amid growing demand from domestic homeowners.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 12, 2013
Panasonic's first female director says gadget makers need major changes
The economist picked by struggling Panasonic Corp. to become its first female director said Japan's electronics makers need drastic changes to align their business models with those of companies including General Electric Co. and Siemens AG.
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.

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.
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