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SHARING

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 8, 2017
In Japan's fledgling bike-sharing scene, the race for market share heats up
Bike sharing is shifting into higher gear in Japan as a string of new players and leading Chinese services announce their entry into a nascent but growing domestic market.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 23, 2017
China could be the future of the sharing economy
At a time when much of China's economy is slowing or stalling, the sharing sector is booming.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 1, 2017
Urban Japan trying its hand at bicycle-sharing
The so-called sharing economy has spread to a variety of fields such as cars and homes, and Japan has seen another rising trend in recent years — bicycles.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 25, 2016
Toyota to invest in Uber, offer leasing to drivers
Toyota Motor Corp. said it is making a strategic investment in Uber Technologies Inc. as automakers race to align themselves with the fast-growing ride-hailing industry. The companies will also work together on offering auto leases to Uber drivers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 12, 2015
No tolerance at the inns for China's shoppers
Last August, Nikkei Business magazine reported the travails of a businessman from a regional city on a sales trip to Tokyo. His company's accommodation allowance covered a maximum of ¥8,000 per night, but he couldn't find a centrally located hotel room for under ¥20,000.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 1, 2015
Messaging app Line ties up with newspapers, broadcasters
Naver Corp.'s Line app, Japan's biggest messaging service, began a revenue sharing system with news media organizations that start their own channels on the system.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 28, 2015
Home-sharing services on the rise in Japan as owners cash in on tourist boom
For foreign tourists to Japan, staying at traditional ryokan inns is a popular way to enjoy their trips, but home-sharing services are growing as an alternative form of accommodation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 6, 2014
Car sharing: A cheaper alternative to owning a car in the city
Owning a car in Japan can be a hassle if you live in a city because it often comes with the extra cost of renting a parking space.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 15, 2014
Japan's ailing rural towns push free beer, other perks to urbanites in tax-sharing drive
Faced with the danger of elimination, hundreds of rural districts in Japan are plying gifts that include craft beer and balloon rides to entice their mini-diasporas to send tax payments back home.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jan 4, 2014
Chicken little
Customer: Have you got any chicken?
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Feb 23, 2012
Shared office space bringing businesses together
By tearing down the partitions, can shared office spaces foster cross-pollination?
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 24, 2011
Come all ye hoarders and swappers
Need some shoes .. or get rid of some shoes? Have we got some sites for you.
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 3, 2010
Car sharing becomes more practical
In a pinch and need to borrow a BMW for 15 minutes? Your car is waiting, sir, via Times Plus, which takes car-sharing to a whole new level.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 19, 2010
Car-sharing iPhone apps unlock potential
iPhone apps that help people locate local car-sharing spots could put a dent in the concept of 'aisha' (beloved car).
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to 'immediate ceasefire'
A man stands amid debris on the roof of a damaged house, following Pakistan's military operation against India, in Rehari, Jammu, on Saturday.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
Suspect in Tokyo Metro stabbing chose station to highlight ‘educational abuse’
Yoshitaka Toda is escorted out of a police station in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Friday to be sent to prosecutors.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top tariff negotiator, speaks to the press on Friday. Japan and the United States are still discussing what to negotiate.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

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