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Kazuaki Nagata
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 18, 2016
MasterCard hopes to catch fintech wave for cashless payments in Asia
The world of finance is newly awash in fintech — the financial software services that leverage state-of-the-art technologies — and MasterCard is jockeying for a larger market share.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2016
Toshiba unveils remote-controlled device to remove reactor 3 fuel assemblies at Fukushima No. 1
Toshiba Corp. on Monday demonstrated a device it anticipates will be used to remove fuel-rod assemblies from the spent fuel pool in the reactor 3 building at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 13, 2016
The future is here: Wearable electronics go on display at Tokyo trade show
From glasses to wristbands and clothing, firms representing a variety of industries began showcasing their wearable electronic devices at a Tokyo trade show that kicked off Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jan 11, 2016
Japan moves to develop homegrown GPS
With the proliferation of smartphones and other devices, the use of GPS — the global positioning system — has become ubiquitous. From pinpointing one's location to getting directions online, satellite-based navigation is driving the interactive use of online maps.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2016
Haneda, Itami airports top global punctuality list; JAL, ANA crack top five airlines
Two of Japan's airports were the world's most punctual in 2015, and two of its airlines were among the world's top five, OAG Aviation's annual report says.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 7, 2016
Tepco unveils loyalty tie-ups in bid to retain household customers
With the retail electricity market set to be deregulated in April, Tokyo Electric Power Co. on Thursday unveiled a range of new price plans that offer discounts to customers who sign up with specific partners.
BUSINESS
Jan 4, 2016
New tax system won't ease burden for car owners, says head of automakers' lobby group
Car owners in Japan have been shouldering unfair levies and a new tax to replace the current car acquisition tax next year will not ease the burden, said Fumihiko Ike, chairman of the nation's biggest automakers' lobby group.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 4, 2016
Key Chinese drone-maker sees promise in newly regulated Japan market
The outlook for Japan's drone market is promising and a recently enacted law to regulate flights of unmanned aerial vehicles will result in a safer user environment, according to the Japan chief of China-based drone-maker DJI.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 25, 2015
Tourism surge puts shine on biz hotels, hostels
With the drastic increase in tourism, the lack of lodging in the nation's biggest cities, particularly Tokyo and Osaka, is providing a major opportunity for those running two types of accommodations: "business hotels" and hostels.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2015
Japan tries to improve tourists' access to SIM cards, Wi-Fi
The government kicked off a campaign Monday to give tourists access to SIM cards and Wi-Fi routers, aiming to offer a better quality communications environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Dec 17, 2015
Experts see tough road ahead for Sharp and its LCD division
A struggling Sharp Corp. has reached a crossroads as it will soon need to decide what to do with its signature LCD business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Dec 14, 2015
Fintech firms make inroads into the banking biz
With startups offering financial technology services raking in billions of dollars around the world, fintech, coined from "finance" and "technology," has become a buzzword that old guards at big name financial institutions can no longer ignore.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 11, 2015
Jins eyewear-maker plans overseas expansion amid sluggish domestic market
Eyewear-maker Jin Co., which offers low-price glasses under the brand name Jins, aims to expand its business overseas amid a shrinking domestic market, CEO Hitoshi Tanaka said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 7, 2015
Japan pushes new policies to reboot startup sector
When asked to name globally recognized Japanese firms founded within the last decade, many people would be hard-pressed to list any.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 4, 2015
Toshiba, Fujitsu, Vaio reportedly discussing massive PC merger
The three firms are reported to be in talks on consolidating their personal computer businesses to create a behemoth with a large market share.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 2, 2015
International robot show powers up in Tokyo
The biannual International Robot Exhibition kicked off Wednesday in Tokyo, showcasing the latest advances in robotics — including technology for use in disaster scenarios and in the nursing-care field.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2015
Toshiba claims ignorance in Westinghouse scandal
Scandal-hit Toshiba Corp. apologized Friday for not disclosing the massive impairment loss of U.S. nuclear power plant maker Westinghouse Electric Co. and vowed to be committed to more proactive information disclosure.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 26, 2015
Japan recognizes Cyberdyne's robotic suit as medical device, widespread use anticipated
Cyberdyne Inc. said Wednesday its powered exoskeleton has received government approval as a medical device. It said it is first robotics device ever to secure such status in Japan.
BUSINESS
Nov 25, 2015
Japan government releases TPP policy paper in attempt to quell unease
The government sets out how the TPP free trade pact could aid businesses, to address unease in the agriculture and small business sectors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2015
Tepco's Kashiwazaki nuclear plant safer after upgrades, inspectors say
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant has become safer in terms of physical hardware, while plant workers appear to be improving their emergency-response skills, overseas experts who inspected the facility Thursday said.
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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