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Mirrorless Cameras Putting SLRs in Shade
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mirrorless cameras are overtaking long-beloved single-lens reflex cameras in popularity in Japan, with their shipments ranking first in the domestic market for interchangeable lens digital cameras in January-June this year.
With their lightweight bodies and e...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mirrorless cameras are overtaking long-beloved single-lens reflex cameras in popularity in Japan, with their shipments ranking first in the domestic market for interchangeable lens digital cameras in January-June this year.
With their lightweight bodies and e...
- September 11, 2018
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Japan’s April-June GDP Upgraded to Annualized 3.0% Growth
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JAPAN TIMES
The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the April-June quarter, the fastest pace in more than two years and much faster than initially reported thanks to an upswing in capital expenditure, the government said Monday.
The upward revision from a 1.9 percent expansion conf...
The economy grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the April-June quarter, the fastest pace in more than two years and much faster than initially reported thanks to an upswing in capital expenditure, the government said Monday.
The upward revision from a 1.9 percent expansion conf...
- September 11, 2018
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Japan's Household Spending Rebounds As Wages Rise, Trade Woes Cloud Outlook
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Japan’s household spending rebounded modestly in July as higher bonus payments pushed up real wages, offering policymakers some hope a sustained economic recovery and a tight job market are encouraging consumers to spend.
The data came as premier Shinzo Abe, who sought to re...
TOKYO - Japan’s household spending rebounded modestly in July as higher bonus payments pushed up real wages, offering policymakers some hope a sustained economic recovery and a tight job market are encouraging consumers to spend.
The data came as premier Shinzo Abe, who sought to re...
- September 8, 2018
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Suzuki Withdraws From China
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced that it will transfer its entire 50 percent stake in the joint venture company Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile Co. to its partner in the enterprise, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co.
Suzuki previously dissolved a joint venture with another Chin...
Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced that it will transfer its entire 50 percent stake in the joint venture company Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile Co. to its partner in the enterprise, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co.
Suzuki previously dissolved a joint venture with another Chin...
- September 6, 2018
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Ikea Eyes New Stores in Tokyo, Osaka
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, envisions a global expansion into urban areas. It plans to open multiple stores in central Tokyo and eventually expand into Osaka, Ikea Japan K.K. President Helene von Reis said in an interview with The Japan News in Tokyo on Wednesday.
“Tokyo i...
Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, envisions a global expansion into urban areas. It plans to open multiple stores in central Tokyo and eventually expand into Osaka, Ikea Japan K.K. President Helene von Reis said in an interview with The Japan News in Tokyo on Wednesday.
“Tokyo i...
- September 4, 2018
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Japan’s Renesas Electronics in Talks to Acquire U.S. Semiconductor Maker IDT
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JAPAN TIMES
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp. is in talks to acquire U.S. peer Integrated Device Technology Inc. for around $5.5 billion, sources said Friday.
Through the acquisition, Renesas aims to obtain knowledge and skills for the development of semiconductors necessary for auto...
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp. is in talks to acquire U.S. peer Integrated Device Technology Inc. for around $5.5 billion, sources said Friday.
Through the acquisition, Renesas aims to obtain knowledge and skills for the development of semiconductors necessary for auto...
- September 1, 2018
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Panasonic To Move UK Headquarters On Brexit fears
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Panasonic plans to move its European headquarters from Britain to the Netherlands later this year over concerns about potential tax issues related to Brexit, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.
"We will move our European headquarters to the Netherlands," the spokeswoman tol...
TOKYO - Panasonic plans to move its European headquarters from Britain to the Netherlands later this year over concerns about potential tax issues related to Brexit, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.
"We will move our European headquarters to the Netherlands," the spokeswoman tol...
- August 30, 2018
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Survey shows 15.7% of Japanese Subscribe To Video Streaming Services to Watch Movies
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JAPAN TIMES
A survey by Jiji Press showed Monday that 15.7 percent of people nationwide subscribe to online video streaming services in order to watch movies.
Since the world’s largest online video-provider Netflix Inc. and Amazon Japan KK launched their streaming services in Japan in September...
A survey by Jiji Press showed Monday that 15.7 percent of people nationwide subscribe to online video streaming services in order to watch movies.
Since the world’s largest online video-provider Netflix Inc. and Amazon Japan KK launched their streaming services in Japan in September...
- August 28, 2018
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Autonomous Taxi Unveiled in Tokyo Ahead of Test
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An autonomous taxi was unveiled to media in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of the launch on Monday of a test service in the capital.
The test will mark the world’s first self-driving taxi service to carry passengers on public roads.
Taxi operator Hinomaru Kotsu Co. ...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An autonomous taxi was unveiled to media in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of the launch on Monday of a test service in the capital.
The test will mark the world’s first self-driving taxi service to carry passengers on public roads.
Taxi operator Hinomaru Kotsu Co. ...
- August 27, 2018
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Japan’s Core Consumer Prices Rise 0.8% On Year in July
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Prices in Japan edged up only marginally in July, according to government data on Friday, as the world's third-largest economy showed little sign of winning its battle with deflation.
Inflation stood at 0.8 percent year-on-year in July, unchanged from the previous month and ...
TOKYO - Prices in Japan edged up only marginally in July, according to government data on Friday, as the world's third-largest economy showed little sign of winning its battle with deflation.
Inflation stood at 0.8 percent year-on-year in July, unchanged from the previous month and ...
- August 25, 2018
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