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Toyota to Launch Mobility Test Course in Japan in Autumn

Toyota to Launch Mobility Test Course in Japan in Autumn (仕事)
NIPPON
 
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will launch autonomous driving and other projects at a test course now under construction in central Japan, starting as early as this autumn.
The Jap...

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Japan's Art Market Has Grown 11% Since The Pandemic, New Report Finds

Japan's Art Market Has Grown 11% Since The Pandemic, New Report Finds (仕事)
THE ART NEWSPAPER
 
The study, authored by economist Clare McAndrew, also reveals that Japanese collectors buy far less at art fairs or online than the global average
The Japanese art market grew b...

Experience [January 7, 2025] More

Japan Aims To Captivate Saudi Travelers With Spectacular Kingdom Events

Japan Aims To Captivate Saudi Travelers With Spectacular Kingdom Events (ニュース)
TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD
 
Japan and Saudi Arabia are nearing their 70th year of diplomatic ties, and the Japan National Tourism Office is gearing up to host additional exhibitions aimed at appealing ...

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Japan, China Ruling Parties to Resume Dialogue Next Week

Japan, China Ruling Parties to Resume Dialogue Next Week (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Japan and China will resume dialogue between their ruling parties next week, it was learned Tuesday.
The dialogue between the Japanese ruling bloc and the Chinese Communist Party will take...

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Japan To Launch Development Program For ASEAN Energy Sector

Japan To Launch Development Program For ASEAN Energy Sector (ニュース)
ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
The initiative aims to make it easier for Japanese companies to enter the countries by encouraging the countries to introduce Japanese safety standards.
The government from fisc...

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Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Japan, Leaving 2 Dead, 3 Missing

Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Eastern Japan, Leaving 2 Dead, 3 Missing (ニュース)
NHK
 
A Japanese fishing boat has capsized off the Pacific coast in eastern Japan. Two of 20 people onboard are dead and three others remain unaccounted for.
Japan Coast Guard officials say they re...

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Japan's Service Sector Jumps As Consumers Spend, Firms Expand

Japan's Service Sector Jumps As Consumers Spend, Firms Expand (仕事)
MARKET SCREENER
 
Japan's service firms enjoyed a festive end to the year.
The sector expanded for a second straight month during December according to figures out Monday.
The closely watched servi...

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Wages Hold Key to Japan Economy in 2025

Wages Hold Key to Japan Economy in 2025 (仕事)
NIPPON
 
Whether Japanese employers will raise wages in 2025 faster than the previous year holds key to the economy's ability to put itself on a domestic demand-led sustainable growth path this yea...

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Increased Defense Spending Pledge Taxing Japan's Strained Coffers

Increased Defense Spending Pledge Taxing Japan's Strained Coffers (ニュース)
KYODO NEWS
 
Uncertainty about tax revenues is causing concern about how Japan will pay for an expansion in its defense budget the government believes is necessary to deal with threats from an aggr...

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Japan Sports Agency To Use AI To Strengthen Athletes

Japan Sports Agency To Use AI To Strengthen Athletes (ニュース)
ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
The agency hopes to process huge amounts of data using AI and thereby help Japanese athletes improve their performance.
The Japan Sports Agency plans in March to revise their st...

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Nippon Steel To Sue U.S. Gov't Over Decision To Block Acquisition Of U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel To Sue U.S. Gov't Over Decision To Block Acquisition Of U.S. Steel (仕事)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Nippon Steel Corp is set to file a lawsuit in response to U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block its $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp, sources close to the mat...

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Tokyo's Toyosu Market Holds First Tuna Auction Of 2025

Tokyo's Toyosu Market Holds First Tuna Auction Of 2025 (仕事)
NHK
 
Traders have started bidding at the first tuna auction of 2025 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The top item fetched the second highest price on record.
The lively auction began with a bell sho...

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Japan to Map Out Defense Export Strategy within 2025

Japan to Map Out Defense Export Strategy within 2025 (仕事)
NIPPON
 
Japan plans to map out a strategy within 2025 to boost defense equipment exports by enhancing the international competitiveness of its defense industry.
The government aims to strengthen t...

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Japan to Help Ukraine Eradicate Corruption

Japan to Help Ukraine Eradicate Corruption (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The Japanese government will begin a program this year to strengthen law enforcement efforts by the Ukrainian government to eradicate corruption.
It also plans to help Ukraine take jud...

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Japan Firms Working To Attract, Retain Skilled Foreign Workers

Japan Firms Working To Attract, Retain Skilled Foreign Workers (ニュース)
KYODO NEWS
 
As labor-strapped Japan faces a growing exodus of foreign workers due to low wages and other employment challenges, some companies are working overtime to keep them from leaving.
Eat &...

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