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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 8, 2021

How family of a Myanmar junta leader are trying to cash in

Family members of the air force chief have enjoyed a lifestyle that is out of reach for the vast majority of Myanmar's people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 28, 2021

All the foreign media praise aside, Japan's convenience stores are fighting a slump

While journalists trapped in an Olympic bubble wrote a lot about how Japanese convenience stores came to their aid, the companies that run the stores have taken a hit in earnings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 17, 2021

The Taliban are back. Now will they restrain or support al-Qaida?

The United States invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago in response to terrorism, and many worry that al-Qaida and other radical Islamist groups will again find safe haven there.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 4, 2021

Honda's full-year forecast misses estimates as firm strives for electric future

The automaker has embarked on an ambitious plan to go all electric by 2040 and make highly autonomous cars a reality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2021

Japan gives nod to future IPO of massive Tokyo subway operator

A privatization of the subway, which carries an average of 7.56 million riders per day, has been keenly awaited for years, especially among retail investors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 official faces calls to quit over pressure on private sector

Yasutoshi Nishimura had said the government would pressure banks and liquor retailers to rein in restaurants that are flouting alcohol guidelines amid a COVID-19 state of emergency.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2021

A book you remember, a Kindle you forget

When reading on a digital device, the fear is that the loss of mental effort will lead to a loss in overall thoughtfulness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2021

Nintendo unveils new Switch with bigger screen for ¥37,980

The first challenge for Nintendo ahead of the new console's debut will be to ensure it has adequate inventory amid a global semiconductor shortage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jun 26, 2021

Road signs that point to a 'post-corona' Japan

What does Japan look like after the COVID-19 pandemic? An economic recovery? A downturn for all-night industries? The tabloids are getting into predictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 16, 2021

How Trump’s trade war built China’s first global fashion giant

Partly due to the trade war, Shein pays neither export taxes on most of its products nor U.S. import taxes, an advantage that tilts the playing field heavily against its rivals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2021

Europe’s summer of recovery is more fragile than it looks

The story of Portugal's unfolding summer turns out to be a tale of the pandemic's stubborn endurance as the virus undercuts plans to recommence ordinary life.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 8, 2021

NFT interest growing in Japan, but legal worries persist

While the local NFT market is still in its infancy, there has already been a battle among businesses to team up with popular intellectual-property holders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 4, 2021

Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch

The struggle to release new models amid a global shortage of automotive chips is one that automakers worldwide are facing, but the issue is particularly acute for Nissan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 25, 2021

Uniqlo made a bet on comfortable bras. Now it’s paying off.

The firm edged out bra specialist Wacoal Holdings Corp. last year to become the top seller of women's intimate wear in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2021

Toyota set to dodge earnings nightmare caused by chips crisis

On the other side, Japan's other automakers remain mired in a morass of factory closures due to the global shortage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 9, 2021

ByteDance hires thousands in bid to challenge e-commerce king Alibaba

A burgeoning e-commerce business could help the firm surpass its $250 billion valuation when it goes public.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2021

Nintendo warns chip crunch may hit Switch amid gaming boom

Nintendo's better-than-expected results, released Thursday, suggest the COVID-19-era growth in gaming that turned Animal Crossing into the world's online town hall has legs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 12, 2021

From suits to T-shirts: Menswear shops face hard times as pandemic alters trends

Apparel companies are testing new business models to attract more customers amid a downturn in sales.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 15, 2021

China’s economic activity data soars a year after lockdown

Official figures show eye-popping growth rates of more than 30% for some areas, though the data is distorted by comparisons from a year ago when the economy was virtually shut down.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Mar 13, 2021

Practical workwear bucks the trends and brands turn to digital talent

Utility wear brand Workman is enjoys rise in sales despite a downturn in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Valentino and Wego sign on virtual celebrities to appeal to specific demographics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2021

Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by U.S. tensions and staff defections

DJI is one of dozens of companies caught in the crossfire of trade and diplomatic hostilities between Washington and Beijing, like Huawei and ByteDance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 9, 2021

Honda raises full-year profit outlook despite auto chip shortage

The automaker is targeting an operating profit of u00a5520 billion for the 12 months through March, compared with a prior forecast for u00a5420 billion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Longform
Jan 30, 2021

Japan’s hospitality sector creaks under the weight of a second state of emergency

Restaurants, bars and karaoke parlors are bearing the brunt of restrictions placed on their operations, a move that could have a long-lasting impact on the nation's culinary landscape.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 18, 2020

While we're waiting for electric cars to fully charge, how about hybrids?

Investors have run up the stock prices of electric car companies and their valuations far higher than the businesses really warrant.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Dec 11, 2020

With sea and sake, using business to revitalize regions

Various efforts are being made by stakeholders, both public and private, to revitalize rural areas in Japan. Using the power of business is an effective way to reinvigorate regions, and rejuvenated communities can in return support the sustainability of businesses. Businesses that grow with communities...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 1, 2020

B. League financials escape worst of pandemic's impact

Officials reported on Monday that 2019-20 revenues increased slightly from the previous year despite the cancellation of the season in March due to the coronavirus.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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