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Most Japanese Firms Unconcerned by Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone Debacle

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The Galaxy Note 7 smartphone debacle might mar Samsung Electronics Co.’s image in the global market, but its impact on Japanese firms and sales is likely to be limited, analysts say.
Even if Samsung experiences a drop in global sales from the fire-prone smartphones, Japanese firms s...

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Nintendo Cuts Full-year Profit Outlook on Wii U Woes

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Nintendo cut its full-year outlook Wednesday blaming disappointing Wii U game sales and a strong yen, but it remained profitable thanks to the sale of the Seattle Mariners baseball team.
The warning came despite the immense global popularity of the Pokemon Go app this summer...

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Regional Cities Focus on Foreign Tourists as Shopping Slows

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — With signs of a slowdown in foreign tourists’ spending at the main urban shopping centers in Japan, officials and businesses in regional cities in Japan are aiming to draw greater interest in their untapped tourism resources as repeat visitors from abroad increase.
Consumpti...

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Apple Pay Service Starts in Japan

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Apple Pay, Apple Inc.’s mobile payment service, was activated on the U.S. technology firm’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones in Japan on Tuesday.
The service is now available for the Suica, iD and QUICPay electronic money systems, respectively managed b...

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Spin-off Eyed For TEPCO N-business

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
An expert panel of the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry, tasked with discussing the reform of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc., held its second meeting Tuesday and approved the direction for the utility’s drastic reorganization, which could involve a spin-off of its...

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Japan Space Industry Aims for Growth

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Established and emerging Japanese companies are strengthening their businesses related to the space industry.
The development of satellites and space rockets once required large expenditures and advanced technological skills, but lowering production costs have made it easier for ...

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Japan Swings Back to Trade Surplus in September

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Japan swung to a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in September, as tumbling imports offset lackluster shipments overseas, official data showed Monday.
The value of Japan’s exports fell again, with vehicles and steel among the worst hit sectors, as a stronger yen clouds the...

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Virtual Reality Market Growth Expected After PSVR Debut

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
People who want to get away from it all can experience imaginary worlds, or something closer to home, as virtual reality becomes more of a reality with the introduction of devices that take full advantage of developing VR technologies.
On Oct. 13, a Sony Corp. subsidiary launched...

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Renault-Nissan's Ghosn to Head Mitsubishi Motors: Report

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn will become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors after Japan’s number two automaker announced a major investment in its scandal-hit rival, a report said Wednesday.
The reported appointment would make Ghosn the head of three major automakers, including Fran...

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Amazon to Launch New Manga e-book Reader for Japanese Market

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JAPAN TIMES
 
E-commerce giant Amazon is launching Friday an e-book reader exclusively designed for Japanese manga aficionados, which is sure to disappoint fans of the comic genre overseas.
The new device’s high-resolution display, larger storage capacity, and faster page-turning abilities make t...

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