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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2016

FTC puts Apple, Japanese carriers in antitrust cross hairs

Regulators are considering taking action against Apple Inc. over possible antitrust violations that may have helped it dominate Japan's smartphone sales, government sources said, a move that could damage the company's profit margins in one of its most profitable markets.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Sep 18, 2016

'Same work, same pay' principle doesn't stop at 60

Recently, the Tokyo Public Law Office has seen a surge in inquiries similar to the following:
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2016

Mitsubishi considers majority stake in Lawson in shift away from commodities

Mitsubishi Corp. has proposed increasing its stake in convenience store operator Lawson Inc. and may make it a subsidiary as the country's biggest trading house shifts away from commodities.
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 7, 2016

SoftBank's self-driving buses are coming soon to Japan's country roads

If you had to invent the perfect place to roll out self-driving buses, Japan would be it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2016

SoftBank's $120 billion debt nears Moody's downgrade trigger

SoftBank Group Corp.'s debt — which is set to swell as its latest global acquisition became effective Monday — is nearing a level at which Moody's Investors Service has said it will consider a rating downgrade.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2016

JCFC steel in troubled French reactor also used in 13 Japanese nuclear power plants

The Nuclear Regulation Authority orders checks on parts used in 13 nuclear reactors after defects were found in metal at a French power plant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 31, 2016

TPP foe Trump set to blast trade in trade-dependent Boeing's backyard

Republican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday was to visit a Seattle suburb that is home to a large Boeing Co. plane manufacturing facility that depends heavily on sales to Asian markets.
WORLD
Aug 27, 2016

For China, Russia is more cyberprey than cyberpredator, firm says

While the West sees Russia as a cyberpredator, hackers in the East increasingly view it as prey, according to online security company Kaspersky Lab, which says there's been a sharp spike in attacks from China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / CHUBU CONNECTION
Aug 15, 2016

Special Mitsubishi Electric plant focuses on custom lifts for Asian venues

Made-to-order people movers, including spiral escalators and elevators with doors bearing elegant Islamic designs made at Mitsubishi Electric Corp.'s Inazawa Works, are becoming popular in Asia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 10, 2016

Glitch-plagued Delta scrubs more than 500 flights worldwide

Delta Air Lines Inc said it was canceling more than 500 flights worldwide on Tuesday as the carrier worked to restore operations after a power outage hit its computer systems on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2016

Japan plans to search for, mine metals deep beneath the ocean

As deep as 1,600 meters under water and 1,500 km from Tokyo, work has begun on the new hunting ground for metals in Japan, a country so devoid of natural resources that most of what it needs has to be imported.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 3, 2016

Mercari mulls additional funding after clinching U.S. foothold

Japan's first startup unicorn is considering a new fundraising round to maintain momentum after a spike in U.S. downloads for e-commerce company Mercari Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 3, 2016

Precision motor-maker Nidec to expand outside Japan with $1.2 billion purchase of Emerson Electric businesses

Precision motor-maker Nidec Corp. has agreed to pay $1.2 billion (about ¥120 billion) for the motors, drives and electric power generation business of Emerson Electric Co., adding customers in Europe and North America in its largest purchase ever.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2016

Tokyo Gas in talks with European firms to swap LNG cargoes

Tokyo Gas Co., the nation's second-biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas, is in talks with European companies to swap cargoes it owns from the U.S. with those in Asia to reduce shipping times and costs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jul 31, 2016

Difficult questions for Japan's animal-loving city dwellers

This week's column deals with two queries that highlight cultural differences in attitudes to animal welfare.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 28, 2016

SoftBank profit rises on proceeds from Alibaba stake sale

SoftBank Group Corp.'s first-quarter profit rose 19 percent as proceeds from selling part of its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. helped offset losses at Sprint Corp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 25, 2016

China brokers look to tap 'Pokemon Go' appeal via AR startups, anime costumes

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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Jul 15, 2016

'Pokemon Go' no ace in hole for Nintendo

In just over a week, the smartphone game "Pokemon Go" has become a giant hit, turning millions of people around the world into monster hunters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2016

60 seen as too young to retire in aging, worker-short Japan

Hiroshi Suzuki had a fulfilling career in which he traveled the world as an engineer. Then, at age 65, he retired. That didn't last long. For the past seven years Suzuki, 72, has been a nursing aide in the Tokyo area, and says he's years away from true retirement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jul 12, 2016

How can I help? Chatbots offer full customer support with no call waiting

Just as text messaging has become a mainstream form of communication, attention is shifting to the chatbot as the next big thing for information management and customer service.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 11, 2016

For a salaryman in summertime, the living ain't easy

As any male over a certain age will tell anyone who'll listen, it's tough being a middle-aged salaryman.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 11, 2016

Nintendo's 'Pokemon Go' hit gives early taste of smartphone success

Nintendo Co., which has not yet thrown itself fully into the world of mobile gaming, is giving people a good idea of what a smartphone hit looks like with the success of "Pokemon Go."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 9, 2016

Nonstop growth, inept management were constant problems throughout the bj-league's 11 seasons

Second in a two-part series
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2016

Shoppers tighten purse strings, making Japan retailers see red

Japan's discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Jun 26, 2016

'Same work, same pay' goal may spark a race to the bottom

Without details on how to bridge the chasm that divides irregular and regular workers, PM Abe's target is hot air.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 25, 2016

Restaurants slash prices and frills as living standard in Japan drops

What the falling standard of living in Japan means is that anyone who can sell food more cheaply is enjoying a larger pool of dedicated customers.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
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.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
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.

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