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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2020
Japan defense data may have leaked after cyberattacks on NTT unit
The Defense Ministry suspects the possible leaks could affect operations of the SDF's core system.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2020
Call centers expose fault line in Japan's pandemic fight
In the past few weeks, 17 infections were confirmed at a post office call center in Hokkaido and 11 at a Kyoto mail-order business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 26, 2020
KDDI rolls out 5G service in Japan with first unlimited data plan
KDDI Corp. on Thursday became Japan's second carrier to launch ultrafast 5G wireless services, also becoming the only one to offer a monthly 5G plan of unlimited data.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2020
NTT Docomo becomes first to launch 5G service in Japan
NTT Docomo Inc. launched fifth-generation large-capacity ultrahigh-speed mobile phone services Wednesday, becoming the first in Japan to do so.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 24, 2020
Toyota and NTT sign capital tie-up over 'smart city' project
The auto and telecommunications giants said they will mutually invest around u00a5200 billion ($1.8 billion) by purchasing each other's treasury stocks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 23, 2020
KDDI to kick off 5G services Thursday with unlimited data offering
KDDI Corp. said Monday it will launch ultrafast 5G wireless services later this week, offering a monthly plan with unlimited data for ¥8,650 ($77) to entice customers who want to enjoy video and gaming on the go.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 18, 2020
Docomo to launch Japan 5G services March 25, pipping SoftBank to post
NTT Docomo Inc. said Wednesday it will launch smartphone services based on superfast 5G technology on March 25, two days ahead of its rival SoftBank Corp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 17, 2020
Docomo and Hokkaido university plan 5G-based system to monitor cows
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, NTT Docomo Inc. and others plan to develop a system to monitor dairy cows using fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless networks, aiming for commercialization in 2022.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 22, 2020
Unbeaten Wild Knights trounce Red Hurricanes
The Panasonic Wild Knights maintained their perfect start to the Japan Rugby Top League season Saturday, beating the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes 40-3 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020
Fears over coronavirus prompt surge in telecommuting across Japan
The NTT group, Yahoo Japan and GMO Internet are among the companies trying to reduce the risk of their employees contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 2, 2020
Five-try Taumua Naeata powers Steelers in rout of Red Hurricanes
Tongan No. 8 Taumua Naeata scored five tries as Top League champions Kobe Kobelco Steelers remained unbeaten after four rounds with a 97-0 win over NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on Sunday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2020
NTT Docomo's revenue and profits fell from April to December last year
Major mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. reported Thursday that both group sales and profits fell year-on-year in the April-December 2019 period, mainly due to new discount plans introduced in June last year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2020
Rakuten to expand free mobile phone trial before launch of full service
E-commerce giant Rakuten Inc.'s mobile phone unit said Thursday it would expand its free mobile phone trial service, currently limited to 5,000 users in major cities, ahead of its April launch of a full-scale wireless service.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2020
NTT Docomo to launch 5G streaming service in March
Mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. said Wednesday it will launch in March a video-streaming service based on fifth-generation, or 5G, high-speed wireless technology.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2020
Four NTT group companies and two others to set up Japanese esports firm
Six Japanese companies, including four under the wing of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp., will establish an esports joint venture on Jan. 31, the firms said Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Dec 16, 2019
Techie gifts for creative kids
It's the festive season and whether you take Christmas day off or not in Japan, kids will still be excited about Santa. This month introduces a few next-generation techy toys that are great for children but will probably be fun for the parents, too.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2019
NTT offers researchers $1 million salaries in bid to lure top talent in cryptography, quantum computing
Telecom giant NTT Group is offering record pay to hire top scientists as it looks to match some of the basic research prowess of global powerhouses including Alphabet Inc. and Apple Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 29, 2019
NTT Docomo to discontinue decades-old i-mode, world's first mobile internet service, in 2026
NTT Docomo Inc. said Tuesday it will discontinue i-mode, an internet-capable mobile phone system introduced in 1999, at the end of March 2026 due to a dwindling number of users.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 30, 2019
Japanese pagers to issue last beeps on Tuesday, ending 50-year run
Half a century after their debut, Japan's pager services will finally cease on Tuesday, bringing an end to what was once considered a must-have communications tool by high school girls before the advent of mobile phones.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 19, 2019
NTT Docomo to begin 5G trial services on Friday at Rugby World Cup venues and stores
Mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. said Wednesday that it would begin on Friday a trial service allowing people in Tokyo and other major cities, including Nagoya and Osaka, to experience using fifth-generation, or 5G, communications networks, ahead of its full commercial 5G rollout next spring.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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