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TOYOTA

BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 22, 2021
Global chip shortage likely to continue to haunt Japanese automakers
Manufacturers and tech players are itching to get free of a chip shortage that has derailed their production, but are likely in for a bit of a wait.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2021
No pain, no gain for big funds hunting the next Tesla
The search is turning up plenty of clunkers as well as potential superstars.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 12, 2021
Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota 'conflicted' over pandemic Olympics
'To be honest, we are conflicted every day over what the best course of action is,' said Jun Nagata, the automaker's operating officer.
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 / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
May 3, 2021
Toyota's Land Cruiser proven against world's harshest conditions
Sadayoshi Koyari, who until last year was chief engineer for the vehicle, visited some 80 countries to better understand drivers' needs.
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 26, 2021
The inspiring journey of one Lexus car, from dream to realization
From its start as an unrealistic concept, encouragement from Toyota bosses got the LC sports coupe off the ground and into showrooms.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 19, 2021
A tale of two makers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China
While General Motors has successfully tapped into the market for small, no-frills runarounds, Toyota is still in mid-size and SUV territory.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 26, 2021
Japan misses the bus on decarbonization
Japan has a choice: It can be a passive spectator or an active innovator in the global shift to decarbonized industrial production.
BUSINESS
Mar 24, 2021
Chip shortage makes repair of Renesas factory in Japan a national effort
The auto sector and chip manufacturing are among top export categories for the world's third-largest economy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 22, 2021
Toyota completes WJBL Finals sweep to end Eneos' historic reign
“We've been chasing Eneos for the last 10 years and now we've done it,” Toyota guard and captain Naho Miyoshi said after her team's victory in the best-of-three series.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 22, 2021
Fire and ice aggravate chip supply headache for car industry
A fire at a semiconductor factory in Japan, cold weather in North America and ongoing competition for chips are all hitting the global auto industry at the same time.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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