Business
Japan’s July Household Spending Increases, Falls Short of Expectations
September 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapanese household spending in July rose less than expected, according to government data. Consumer spending increased by only 0.1% compared to the median market forecast…...Read more
July sees a 0.4% increase in Japan’s real wages
September 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe inflation-adjusted real wage index in July increased by 0.4% compared to the previous year, marking two consecutive months of growth. This can be attributed…...Read more
Toyota resumes production of 3 models affected by certification scandal; assembly restarts at subsidiary plants in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures
September 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsToyota Motor Corp. announced on Thursday that it has resumed production of three of its models, including the Yaris Cross. The production of the Yaris…...Read more
Uber tests car-sharing vehicles in Tokyo
September 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsUber Japan has begun a trial of using vehicles for car-sharing services to transport customers as part of its ride-hailing operations in Tokyo. The aim…...Read more
Japan’s Rice Exports Reach Record High in Jan.-July: Agriculture Minister Focuses on Enhancing Domestic Rice Inventory
September 4, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's rice exports have reached a record high, with a volume of 24,469 tons from January to July this year. This represents a 23% increase…...Read more
Japan Government to Boost Domestic Used EV Market and Preserve Critical Minerals in Batteries
September 3, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Japanese government is planning to promote the used electric vehicles (EVs) market in order to establish a system for recycling batteries used in EVs.…...Read more
Japanese firms achieve record profits in April-June
September 3, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapanese nonfinancial companies' combined ordinary profits in April-June reached a record high of ¥35,768 billion, marking a 13.2% increase compared to the same period last…...Read more
Japan External Trade Organization to Open Kyiv Office, Aiming to Support Reconstruction of Japan-Linked Companies
September 2, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced that it will be opening a local office in Kyiv on October 10th. This move is aimed…...Read more
Japanese Companies Boosting Efforts to Recruit Foreign Students; Collaborating with Firms and Local Governments to Enhance Job Prospects in Japan
September 1, 2024 | 0 CommentsAmid a declining birth rate and labor shortage, Japanese companies are increasingly looking to hire foreign students studying at universities in Japan. Local governments are…...Read more
Limited Time Offer: Yoshinoya Introduces Ostrich Meat Rice Bowl and Ostrich Fat Oil Skincare
August 31, 2024 | 0 CommentsYoshinoya Holdings Co. has introduced a limited-time addition to its menu: the ostrich rice bowl. This unique dish features slices of ostrich thigh and fillet…...Read more