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Japan’s Izakaya Pub Numbers Decrease By 20% In FY2020
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The ubiquitous izakaya, the Japanese-style pubs that are common after-work destinations for people seeking some alcohol and light food, dropped in number by 20% in the fiscal year that ended March 2021, compared to the previous year.
The prolonged requests by local governments fo...
The ubiquitous izakaya, the Japanese-style pubs that are common after-work destinations for people seeking some alcohol and light food, dropped in number by 20% in the fiscal year that ended March 2021, compared to the previous year.
The prolonged requests by local governments fo...
- November 8, 2021
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Japanese Companies Hunt for Low-Carbon Solutions
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NHK
One focus at COP26 is the global carbon market, and Japan is coming under pressure to get moving on its own scheme.
As NHK World's Nochi Haruka explains, that's sparking demand from businesses that need help figuring out a low-carbon future.
One focus at COP26 is the global carbon market, and Japan is coming under pressure to get moving on its own scheme.
As NHK World's Nochi Haruka explains, that's sparking demand from businesses that need help figuring out a low-carbon future.
- November 4, 2021
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Toyota Ranked One Of Worst Major Automakers For Emissions Efforts
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JAPAN TODAY
The world's top-selling carmaker Toyota has come joint last in a Greenpeace ranking of carbon emission efforts by auto firms, according to a list published Thursday during the COP26 climate summit.
The campaign group gave Toyota and US-European firm Stellantis "F minus minus" grades...
The world's top-selling carmaker Toyota has come joint last in a Greenpeace ranking of carbon emission efforts by auto firms, according to a list published Thursday during the COP26 climate summit.
The campaign group gave Toyota and US-European firm Stellantis "F minus minus" grades...
- November 4, 2021
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End Of The Line For Gundam Cafe As Entire Chain Announces Permanent Closure
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JAPAN TODAY
It was literally just a few days ago that we were all excited about the announcement of some new menu items at Japan’s Gundam Cafes which recreate food and drinks seen within the hit mecha franchise.
And while we’re still looking forward to trying them, no matter what seasonings the...
It was literally just a few days ago that we were all excited about the announcement of some new menu items at Japan’s Gundam Cafes which recreate food and drinks seen within the hit mecha franchise.
And while we’re still looking forward to trying them, no matter what seasonings the...
- November 3, 2021
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Newly Designed ¥500 Coins Put Into Circulation
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A newly designed ¥500 coin, made with the latest anti-counterfeiting technology, was put into circulation on Monday.
The new coin is the third generation of the country’s highest-valued circulating coin that was first issued in 1982. It is the first redesign for the coin in 21 ye...
A newly designed ¥500 coin, made with the latest anti-counterfeiting technology, was put into circulation on Monday.
The new coin is the third generation of the country’s highest-valued circulating coin that was first issued in 1982. It is the first redesign for the coin in 21 ye...
- November 1, 2021
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Bank Of Japan Lowers Annual Growth Estimate On Covid Pressures
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JAPAN TODAY
The Bank of Japan revised down its annual growth forecast on Thursday and maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy as the pandemic continues to weigh on the world's third-largest economy.
In a quarterly report on prices and the economy, the central bank predicted growth of 3.4 per...
The Bank of Japan revised down its annual growth forecast on Thursday and maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy as the pandemic continues to weigh on the world's third-largest economy.
In a quarterly report on prices and the economy, the central bank predicted growth of 3.4 per...
- October 29, 2021
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Honda To Roll Out Electric Scooter For Delivery Services
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it will start selling a new three-wheeled electric scooter with a roof for corporate users on Friday.
The automaker hopes that the Gyro Canopy e: scooter will appeal to delivery service providers enjoying strong demand from people staying home a...
Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it will start selling a new three-wheeled electric scooter with a roof for corporate users on Friday.
The automaker hopes that the Gyro Canopy e: scooter will appeal to delivery service providers enjoying strong demand from people staying home a...
- October 29, 2021
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Japanese Automakers' Domestic Output Falls Nearly 50% In Sept
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JAPAN TODAY
Total domestic output by eight major Japanese automakers fell 49.7 percent in September from a year earlier to 398,075 units amid an ongoing global chip shortage and delays in procuring parts from Southeast Asia due to the COVID-19 resurgence this summer, data showed Thursday.
The d...
Total domestic output by eight major Japanese automakers fell 49.7 percent in September from a year earlier to 398,075 units amid an ongoing global chip shortage and delays in procuring parts from Southeast Asia due to the COVID-19 resurgence this summer, data showed Thursday.
The d...
- October 28, 2021
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Uniqlo Japan Will Pay You For Your Old Clothes With New Recycling Project
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JAPAN TODAY
Got some old Uniqlo Heat Tech or down wear that’s so worn out that you don’t plan on wearing it anymore? Instead of throwing it away, you can get free money for recycling it.
Until Nov 30, you can get digital Uniqlo coupons (worth up to 1,000 yen) for bringing in your old Heat Tech ...
Got some old Uniqlo Heat Tech or down wear that’s so worn out that you don’t plan on wearing it anymore? Instead of throwing it away, you can get free money for recycling it.
Until Nov 30, you can get digital Uniqlo coupons (worth up to 1,000 yen) for bringing in your old Heat Tech ...
- October 27, 2021
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Japanese Venture Launches $680,000 'Hoverbike'
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NHK
A Tokyo-based venture firm has unveiled its so-called "hoverbike", a motorcycle-type vehicle that flies through the air like something out of a sci-fi movie.
A.L.I. Technologies gave a demonstration of the manned drone at a motor circuit in central Japan and started taking orders on Tuesday...
A Tokyo-based venture firm has unveiled its so-called "hoverbike", a motorcycle-type vehicle that flies through the air like something out of a sci-fi movie.
A.L.I. Technologies gave a demonstration of the manned drone at a motor circuit in central Japan and started taking orders on Tuesday...
- October 27, 2021
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