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Kazuaki Nagata
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2017
Pics from Fukushima robots not enough to devise fuel-removal plan for reactor 2: Tepco
While a recent investigation found what may be melted nuclear fuel rods in reactor No. 2 containment vessel at the Fukushima No. 1 plant, that information isn't nearly enough to devise an effective method for removing it, the chief of the plant told reporters during a media tour Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 20, 2017
Overworked Japan slowly adopting fixed rest hours to put an end to 'karoshi'
Amid intense pressure to reform the country's work culture, the government and businesses are looking at mandating a "rest" period between the end of one workday and the start of the next.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Feb 13, 2017
New technology has display designers thinking outside the rectangle
From smartphones, computers, TV sets to car navigation systems, almost every device's display shape is rectangular.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2017
Nuclear fuel debris that penetrated reactor pressure vessel possibly found at Fukushima No. 1
Tepco on Monday found what may be melted nuclear fuel debris that penetrated the reactor 2 pressure vessel at the Fukushima No. 1 plant.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 26, 2017
Study to look at whether laughter is in fact the best medicine
An Osaka-based medical facility is looking to investigate whether laughter is indeed the best medicine, and whether it can be effective in treating cancer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / GAUGING TRUMP
Jan 24, 2017
With NAFTA under threat, Japanese automakers wary of Trump's trade stance
Business leaders around the world are closely watching the still-evolving policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, wondering how coming changes may affect their operations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 13, 2017
Nintendo hopes to reboot with release of new Switch game console
With smartphones and virtual reality making the gaming industry more competitive, Nintendo Co. on Friday unveiled Switch — its newest game system which can double as a stationary console and handheld device.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2017
Japan's hair salons reaching out to expats, tourists and international students
It takes a little courage to go to hair salons when living overseas. Without knowing where to go and what stylist has which specialty, you can wind up gambling with your style.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 4, 2017
Economists see growth on horizon for 2017
Economists say growth is expected on the back of the weak yen and due to government steps to stimulate sluggish consumption.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 14, 2016
Tokyo arcade looks to VR to highlight high-end tech, boost business
A Tokyo arcade operator unveiled a new virtual reality facility on Wednesday, aiming to showcase high-end virtual reality in a casual setting and boost shrinking industry profits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Dec 12, 2016
Hearing aids headed for new vibe with Ontenna
As a student, Tatsuya Honda was just being nice when he helped a deaf man who had gotten lost at a festival at Future University Hakodate in Hokkaido in 2009.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 9, 2016
Projector robot moves, learns, alters shape
Cerevo Inc. said Friday it has launched a shape-changing home projector robot that can turn ceilings, walls and floors into displays.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 7, 2016
DeNA CEO apologizes over information website plagiarism scandal
The CEO of DeNA Co., whose health care information website and others have been under fire following accusations of plagiarism and inaccurate reporting, apologized Wednesday over the scandal, vowing to investigate what went wrong.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 2, 2016
DeNA pulls eight online services amid reporting scandal
A company behind a health care information website under fire over inaccurate, plagiarized articles on Thursday said it had temporarily suspended operations of eight other niche online services.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 28, 2016
Slew of redevelopment projects give Ginza a face-lift
Tokyo's Ginza district has established itself as Japan's shopping mecca, drawing in people from all over the world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Nov 21, 2016
VR wave to leave Japan awash in business opportunities
New technological innovations have a tendency to create new business opportunities, and the latest craze, virtual reality, is no exception.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Nov 21, 2016
Porn makers want sexual fantasies to become virtual realities
In June, hundreds of people thronged a small virtual reality event in Tokyo's Akihabara district, forcing the organizer to cancel it halfway through.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Nov 20, 2016
Believe it or not, virtual reality's takeover now underway
For game lovers, 2016 is likely to be remembered as the year when virtual reality technology, having become widely affordable, began to take over.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 27, 2016
Most Japanese firms unconcerned by Galaxy Note 7 smartphone debacle
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone debacle might mar Samsung Electronics Co.'s image in the global market, but its impact on Japanese firms and sales is likely to be limited, analysts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2016
Ginza's newest shopping complex to open in April
Tokyo's Ginza district will see its newest and biggest commercial complex open next April as it seeks to attract more visitors by providing a luxurious and culture-rich experience, developers said Wednesday.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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