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Women in Business: Rina Akiyama Says Women Need to Overcome Pressure
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Determination and perseverance are clear traits of Rina Akiyama, best known as a London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medallist.
As a Paralympian and someone with congenital blindness, Akiyama has certainly trodden a different path to most, but she has carved out a career in th...
TOKYO - Determination and perseverance are clear traits of Rina Akiyama, best known as a London 2012 Paralympic Games gold medallist.
As a Paralympian and someone with congenital blindness, Akiyama has certainly trodden a different path to most, but she has carved out a career in th...
- June 8, 2017
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Delivery Services Team Up with Convenience Stores Amid Labor Shortage
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Faced with a severe labor shortage and heavy workloads amid a surge in online shopping, Japanese courier companies are teaming up with convenience stores to distribute parcels and relieve some of the burden on drivers.
Yamato Transport Co, which runs the country's largest do...
TOKYO - Faced with a severe labor shortage and heavy workloads amid a surge in online shopping, Japanese courier companies are teaming up with convenience stores to distribute parcels and relieve some of the burden on drivers.
Yamato Transport Co, which runs the country's largest do...
- June 6, 2017
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World Bank Revises up Japan ’17 Growth Forecast to 1.5%
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THE JAPAN NEWS
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The World Bank said Sunday that it is projecting 1.5 percent growth in Japan’s real gross domestic product for 2017, up 0.6 percentage point from its previous forecast in January.
“Growth has picked up in 2017, supported by a recovery in external demand,...
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The World Bank said Sunday that it is projecting 1.5 percent growth in Japan’s real gross domestic product for 2017, up 0.6 percentage point from its previous forecast in January.
“Growth has picked up in 2017, supported by a recovery in external demand,...
- June 6, 2017
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Toyota Ends Tie-up With Tesla
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Toyota has terminated its tie-up with Tesla and stepped up efforts to develop electric vehicles by itself, a newspaper said Saturday.
In 2010, the two companies agreed on a comprehensive cooperation with the Japanese auto giant paying $50 million to buy 3.15 percent of share...
TOKYO - Toyota has terminated its tie-up with Tesla and stepped up efforts to develop electric vehicles by itself, a newspaper said Saturday.
In 2010, the two companies agreed on a comprehensive cooperation with the Japanese auto giant paying $50 million to buy 3.15 percent of share...
- June 5, 2017
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Legoland Japan Offers Up to 25% Off Tickets For Families
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THE JAPAN NEWS
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Outdoor theme park Legoland Japan on Thursday started selling one-day tickets for families that offer discounts of up to 25 percent, in response to visitor complaints about higher admission fees than those at other parks.
The discount tickets will be offered...
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Outdoor theme park Legoland Japan on Thursday started selling one-day tickets for families that offer discounts of up to 25 percent, in response to visitor complaints about higher admission fees than those at other parks.
The discount tickets will be offered...
- June 1, 2017
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Japan's Household Spending Sags; Jobless Rate Lowest in Two Decades
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Japanese household spending dropped again in April, official figures showed Tuesday, as consumers kept a tight hold on their purse strings despite years of government efforts to boost spending.
The fresh data attests to what analysts believe is a broader picture of the world...
TOKYO - Japanese household spending dropped again in April, official figures showed Tuesday, as consumers kept a tight hold on their purse strings despite years of government efforts to boost spending.
The fresh data attests to what analysts believe is a broader picture of the world...
- May 31, 2017
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Household Spending Down for 14th Consecutive Month
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Consumption spending fell year on year for the 14th straight month in April, matching the longest losing streak since comparable data became available in January 2001, government data showed Tuesday.
In the latest reporting month, the average spending by hous...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Consumption spending fell year on year for the 14th straight month in April, matching the longest losing streak since comparable data became available in January 2001, government data showed Tuesday.
In the latest reporting month, the average spending by hous...
- May 31, 2017
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Most Japanese Firms Favor Cautious Approach to Any Toshiba Delisting
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JAPAN TODAY
Most Japanese firms believe the Tokyo bourse should be cautious in its approach to any delisting of embattled Toshiba Corp, concerned about the potential impact on its clients, subcontractors and financial markets, a Reuters poll shows.
The conglomerate, whose products range from TV...
Most Japanese firms believe the Tokyo bourse should be cautious in its approach to any delisting of embattled Toshiba Corp, concerned about the potential impact on its clients, subcontractors and financial markets, a Reuters poll shows.
The conglomerate, whose products range from TV...
- May 30, 2017
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Toyota Strengthens Lexus Brand with Boat
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled in Tokyo a prototype for the first pleasure boat under its luxury car brand Lexus.
The hull of “Sport Yacht Concept” was created based on the Lexus design philosophy. The boat has two five-liter gasoline engines, which the Lexus car uses. It is 12....
Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled in Tokyo a prototype for the first pleasure boat under its luxury car brand Lexus.
The hull of “Sport Yacht Concept” was created based on the Lexus design philosophy. The boat has two five-liter gasoline engines, which the Lexus car uses. It is 12....
- May 29, 2017
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Credit Card Company Forms Music Idol Group, Higashi-Ikebukuro 52
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JAPAN TRENDS
How can a credit card company find a new way to advertise its services? In Japan, it would seem to mean by forming an idol group.
Higashi-Ikebukuro 52 is not the latest “sister group” spin-off of AKB48.
It’s actually a music group formed by Credit Saison.
Since AKB has claimed Akih...
How can a credit card company find a new way to advertise its services? In Japan, it would seem to mean by forming an idol group.
Higashi-Ikebukuro 52 is not the latest “sister group” spin-off of AKB48.
It’s actually a music group formed by Credit Saison.
Since AKB has claimed Akih...
- May 27, 2017
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