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This month CES, the world's largest consumer electronics trade show, took place in Las Vegas, with many Japanese companies showcasing new products. On: Tech looks a few that hope to change the way we monitor and use information.
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Summer activities: a gadget to keep an eye body odor, plus smartphone apps to enhance mahjong and fishing.
Scale maker Tanita to open first health food restaurant in China
Tanita Corp., the Japanese scale maker known also for its health food cafeterias, said Wednesday it will open its first restaurant in China in cooperation with a fitness equipment company there. The restaurant in Shenyang, Liaoning province, will open next Monday to provide low-calorie, low-sodium ...
Apparel maker offers running school
Sportswear maker Asics Corp. has organized a running school for beginners in collaboration with scale maker Tanita Corp. and cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. to capitalize on the growing popularity of the activity. On a weekend morning in late June, 20 people, many in their 20s, ...
New dishes on company cafeteria menus
Company cafeterias, not usually the realm of gourmet fare, are making a name for themselves, and their company's brand, by serving up unique dishes.
