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JAPAN
Dec 31, 1997

Keep reform momentum going, Toyoda urges

BY SAYURI DAIMON
JAPAN
May 22, 1997

Electronics firms leapfrog falling semiconductor market

Buoyed by strong sales of computer-related equipment and communications devices such as cellular phones, the nation's major electronics manufacturers on May 22 reported increases in sales revenues in the business year that ended March 31.
JAPAN
May 12, 1997

Business Show '97 opens today at Big Sight

Business Show '97 Tokyo will open May 13 at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, featuring many exhibitions on intranet and Internet networking, according to the organizing groups.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1997

Families, friends celebrate after news of rescue

Families and colleagues of Japanese hostages released from the ambassador's residence in Lima embraced a long-awaited end to the four-month crisis April 23.
JAPAN
Feb 7, 1997

Kajiyama says bikes, phones musts for ministers

Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama said Feb. 7 that he has instructed each Cabinet minister to have a bicycle and a mobile phone as part of the government's efforts to increase preparation for massive disasters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 21, 2023

Jack Ma’s lieutenants return to oversee tough Alibaba reboot

Alibaba surprised markets by declaring Eddie Wu and Joseph Tsai will replace eight-year veteran CEO Daniel Zhang at the helm.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 18, 2023

Meet the YouTubers and streamers revamping Japan’s online culinary scene

A new crop of post-pandemic channels and streams are being helmed by innovative creators hoping to offer a fresh take on the country’s culinary content.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Environment
Jun 17, 2023

Want to ‘live like a human’? Escape to a Seto island

Tourists might know the Seto Inland Sea as one of Japan’s unsung travel gems, but more and more people are considering it a place to start life anew.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2023

U.S. chip giant Micron to invest $600 million in China plant despite Beijing crackdown

In a statement, the firm said it would invest the funds over the next few years in its plant in the city of Xi'an to acquire equipment and add a new factory at the facility.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 15, 2023

Investors are putting big money into Japan again. Here’s why.

The Japanese stock market is up nearly 30% this year, far ahead of the S&P 500, as firms bet that changes in how companies are run might just finally last.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2023

With eye on China, Japan developing missiles to protect remote islands

The series of missile systems are designed to help Japan defend itself at greater distances and keep enemy forces away — particularly from its southwestern islands.
Japan Times
Jun 13, 2023

j-Grab Mall is a cross-border EC marketplace where you can experience the best of Japanese products!

Hello, world! We are j-Grab Mall! We are a global marketplace dedicated to bringing you the best Japanese products to customers all over the world.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 10, 2023

Documents in Trump indictment were among nation’s most closely guarded

The fresh revelations will unsettle allied nations that share such classified information with the U.S., experts said.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 9, 2023

My Number glitches undermine Japan’s digital future

Japan's My Number card system was meant to usher in a digital society, but the effort has been plagued with problems and fallen far short of expectations.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2023

Indictment brings Trump story full circle

The former U.S. president assailed Hillary Clinton for her handling of sensitive information. Now, the same issue threatens his chances of reclaiming the presidency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2023

How Japan ensures you gamble exactly when and where it wants you to

Laws on gambling mean that the activity is prohibited in general, except for betting on something that is legally defined as “momentary amusement,” or on government-sanctioned events.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

Japan eyes introduction of new My Number cards in 2026

The government will consider issuing the new cards with enhanced security as the current My Number cards, introduced in 2016, will start to expire in 2026.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 5, 2023

Daiwa gives workers OK to 'freely use' ChatGPT as part of tech drive

The company has been strengthening the recruitment of science graduates to develop high-tech experts in house.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2023

North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon

The rocket carrying the country's first military spy satellite failed due to engine problems, state-run media said, after the launch prompted Japan to briefly issue an alert for Okinawa.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 31, 2023

Summer Basho offered excitement and a streamlined experience for sumo fans

The sport has emerged from three years of pandemic-era restrictions into a rapidly changing landscape that requires better delivery of content and a more attractive in-arena experience.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2023

Taiwan rushes to prevent China from cutting off internet and phones

Taiwan’s leaders want to accelerate plans to make the island more resilient to communications breakdowns and direct attacks on its digital infrastructure.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023

Deep structural challenges in Germany threaten Europe’s economic engine

The basis of Germany's competitiveness and resilience is being systematically challenged by changing social, environmental and regulatory pressure, observers say.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 25, 2023

How the U.K. became a terrible place to be a doctor

The U.K. trains too few doctors and then rewards them with low pay and poor working conditions, causing many to look for jobs overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 25, 2023

Sony eyes factory expansion in Kumamoto, aiming to grow image-sensor business

The Tokyo-based company has said it’s in talks to acquire 27 hectares of land for expansion in the city of Koshi in Kumamoto Prefecture, to the northwest of an existing factory.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2023

Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's incident showed FIFA's racism protocol in soccer was 'obsolete.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 21, 2023

‘Quad’ urges Indo-Pacific ‘free of coercion’ as it unveils new measures

Leaders of the bloc revealed a raft of fresh initiatives but also took a veiled swipe at China in their truncated summit on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023

G7 adopts common economic security approach to de-risk ties with China and Russia

At the same time, the group emphasized the need to step up cooperation with emerging economies in the areas of infrastructure, digitization and trade.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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