Business
Indian Ambassador Aims for Stronger Economic Ties, Foresees Synergy from Combining Nations’ Strengths
September 20, 2024 | 0 CommentsIndian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George expressed optimism for the rapid strengthening of economic ties between India and Japan during a lecture meeting organized by…...Read more
Japan’s Household Financial Assets Reach Record ¥2,212 Trillion
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsFinancial assets held by households in Japan reached a record high for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the Bank of Japan. As of the…...Read more
Health Damage Linked to Puberulic Acid in Beni Koji
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's health ministry has revealed that puberulic acid, found in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.'s supplements containing "beni koji" red fermented rice, is responsible for kidney damage.…...Read more
Nojima, a Japan Electronics Store Chain, Creates AI President for Employee Utilization
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsElectronics retail chain operator Nojima Corp. has announced the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) program that acts as an avatar for its president, Hiroshi…...Read more
Digital Era Enhances Japan’s Sake Breweries, Streamlining Key Production Steps
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsMizutani Shuzo, a sake brewery in Aichi Prefecture with a long history, is using a digital tool developed by the Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau to…...Read more
July sees a 0.1% decline in Japan’s core machinery orders
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's core machinery orders in July experienced a slight decline of 0.1% compared to the previous month, according to the Cabinet Office. These private-sector orders,…...Read more
JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Ordered to Dismiss Safety and Operations Managers for Concealing Water Leak; Unprecedented Order in Japan
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe transport ministry has taken action against JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. after it was discovered that the company had concealed a water leak on…...Read more
Sharp Reveals Tokyo’s First EV Prototype: Spacious Living and Working Area with 65-inch Display
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsSharp Corp. has revealed its first electric vehicle prototype, the "LDK+" model, which features a spacious interior resembling a living room and a large LCD…...Read more
Dollar briefly drops below 140 Yen in Asian trading
September 16, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe dollar fell below ¥140 in Asian trading on Monday, reaching its lowest levels since July of last year. While the Tokyo market was closed…...Read more
Kura Sushi Reveals Osaka-Kansai Expo Restaurant with 135-Meter Conveyer-belt Food Lane
September 15, 2024 | 0 CommentsKura Sushi Inc. has revealed the design of its upcoming restaurant at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. The highlight of the establishment will be a 135-meter-long…...Read more