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How An Obscure Rubber Company In Japan Became A Linchpin Of The Tech Industry
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JAPAN TIMES
When Japan decided to pick a fight with South Korea last month, it dug deep into the supply chain to impose sanctions on three obscure materials made by a handful of Japanese companies few have ever heard of.
The most powerful weapon in Tokyo’s campaign against its neighbor turned o...
When Japan decided to pick a fight with South Korea last month, it dug deep into the supply chain to impose sanctions on three obscure materials made by a handful of Japanese companies few have ever heard of.
The most powerful weapon in Tokyo’s campaign against its neighbor turned o...
- August 21, 2019
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High-End Rebrand Makes Life Sweet For Japan's 'Ice Farmers'
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JAPAN TODAY
NIKKO - In a mountainous area north of Tokyo, a priest blows a conch shell as Yuichiro Yamamoto bows and thanks the nature gods for this year's "good harvest": natural ice.
Yamamoto is one of Japan's few remaining "ice farmers", eschewing the ease of refrigeration for open-air pools...
NIKKO - In a mountainous area north of Tokyo, a priest blows a conch shell as Yuichiro Yamamoto bows and thanks the nature gods for this year's "good harvest": natural ice.
Yamamoto is one of Japan's few remaining "ice farmers", eschewing the ease of refrigeration for open-air pools...
- August 20, 2019
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Rhipe Sets Up Japan Business In Joint Venture With Japan Business Systems
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Cloud distributor rhipe is setting up a Japanese business in partnership with Microsoft Japan's partner of the year six years in a row.
rhipe Japan will be established as a joint venture between rhipe and Japan Business Systems (JBS), a 29-year-old Microsoft partner with more than 2000 empl...
Cloud distributor rhipe is setting up a Japanese business in partnership with Microsoft Japan's partner of the year six years in a row.
rhipe Japan will be established as a joint venture between rhipe and Japan Business Systems (JBS), a 29-year-old Microsoft partner with more than 2000 empl...
- August 19, 2019
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More Firms Viewing Better Sleep As Sound Investment
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THE JAPAN NEWS
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — An increasing number of Japanese companies are working to improve the quality of sleep of their workers, with some seeking business opportunities from “sleep technologies” for comfortable sleep.
In July, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. launched an effort to improv...
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — An increasing number of Japanese companies are working to improve the quality of sleep of their workers, with some seeking business opportunities from “sleep technologies” for comfortable sleep.
In July, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. launched an effort to improv...
- August 17, 2019
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S Korean Boycott Hitting Sales Of Uniqlo, Company Says
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JAPAN TODAY
A boycott on Japanese goods in South Korea has had an impact on casual clothing chain Uniqlo’s sales in the country, the company said on Friday, highlighting the widening economic hit from a diplomatic row over Tokyo’s wartime role.
Japan’s decision last month to tighten controls on...
A boycott on Japanese goods in South Korea has had an impact on casual clothing chain Uniqlo’s sales in the country, the company said on Friday, highlighting the widening economic hit from a diplomatic row over Tokyo’s wartime role.
Japan’s decision last month to tighten controls on...
- August 17, 2019
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The Japanese Air Force One is up for sale for a cool $28 million
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BUSINESS INSIDER
· A Boeing 747-400 used as Japan’s Air Force One was recently listed for sale on aviation website Controller.
· It’s no normal 747, though – the jumbo jet is outfitted with an incredible assortment of VIP features, like a bedroom, a shower, and an office.
· Take a look below...
· A Boeing 747-400 used as Japan’s Air Force One was recently listed for sale on aviation website Controller.
· It’s no normal 747, though – the jumbo jet is outfitted with an incredible assortment of VIP features, like a bedroom, a shower, and an office.
· Take a look below...
- August 16, 2019
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Toyota To Add New Anti-Acceleration Feature
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THE JAPAN TIMES
Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to roll out a new feature aimed at preventing accidents caused by mix-ups between the accelerator and brake pedal, it has been learned.
The new function will suppress engine output if the gas is mistakenly pressed when there is a person in front of...
Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to roll out a new feature aimed at preventing accidents caused by mix-ups between the accelerator and brake pedal, it has been learned.
The new function will suppress engine output if the gas is mistakenly pressed when there is a person in front of...
- August 14, 2019
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Strong Yen Poses Risks For Japan As U.S.-China Trade War Continues
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JAPAN TIMES
Automakers among manufacturers affected
Japan Inc. is caught in the crossfire of the trade war between the United States and China, as a resurgent yen threatens to sap profits and complicate the economic outlook.
Worsening trade friction between the world’s two largest economies has...
Automakers among manufacturers affected
Japan Inc. is caught in the crossfire of the trade war between the United States and China, as a resurgent yen threatens to sap profits and complicate the economic outlook.
Worsening trade friction between the world’s two largest economies has...
- August 14, 2019
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Delta to shift U.S.-Tokyo flights from Narita to Haneda in March
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THE JAPAN NEWS
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Delta Air Lines said Friday that it will fully transfer its U.S.-Tokyo flights from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport.
The move is designed to increase customer convenience, as Haneda is closer to central Tokyo than Narita.
The U.S. airline will transfer al...
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Delta Air Lines said Friday that it will fully transfer its U.S.-Tokyo flights from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport.
The move is designed to increase customer convenience, as Haneda is closer to central Tokyo than Narita.
The U.S. airline will transfer al...
- August 13, 2019
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Japan Posts Surprising Growth, But Economic Threats Loom
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NEW YORK TIMES
TOKYO — Japan’s growth showed surprising strength in the three months that ended in June, but the country faces its most serious economic challenges in years.
Japan’s economy, the third largest in the world behind the United States and China, grew at an annualized rate of 1.8 p...
TOKYO — Japan’s growth showed surprising strength in the three months that ended in June, but the country faces its most serious economic challenges in years.
Japan’s economy, the third largest in the world behind the United States and China, grew at an annualized rate of 1.8 p...
- August 10, 2019
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