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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...
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...
- October 26, 2016
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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...
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...
- October 26, 2016
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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 ...
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 ...
- October 25, 2016
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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...
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...
- October 24, 2016
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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...
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...
- October 21, 2016
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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...
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...
- October 21, 2016
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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...
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...
- October 19, 2016
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New Niigata Governor Puts Up Additional Hurdle for TEPCO
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The election Sunday of Ryuichi Yoneyama as the new governor of Niigata Prefecture may make the financial situation at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. even more unstable, as Yoneyama is cautious about restarting reactors at the company’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power...
The election Sunday of Ryuichi Yoneyama as the new governor of Niigata Prefecture may make the financial situation at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. even more unstable, as Yoneyama is cautious about restarting reactors at the company’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power...
- October 19, 2016
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Honda To Build New Factory in China
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Honda said Tuesday it will build a new factory in China, as the Japanese automaker expands its reach into the world’s biggest vehicle market.
The firm, which already has several factories in China, would build its new plant in the city of Wuhan, a Tokyo-based company spokesw...
TOKYO — Honda said Tuesday it will build a new factory in China, as the Japanese automaker expands its reach into the world’s biggest vehicle market.
The firm, which already has several factories in China, would build its new plant in the city of Wuhan, a Tokyo-based company spokesw...
- October 19, 2016
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Uniqlo Operator Logs 56.3% Annual Profit Fall
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo clothing stores, said Thursday that its group net profit in the business year through August plunged 56.3 percent from the previous year to ¥48 billion.
The sharp decline reflected negative effects from the yen’s ris...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo clothing stores, said Thursday that its group net profit in the business year through August plunged 56.3 percent from the previous year to ¥48 billion.
The sharp decline reflected negative effects from the yen’s ris...
- October 15, 2016
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