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Here’s how much real-world money it’ll cost you to play in Sony’s virtual video game domain.
After months of speculation, Sony has finally announced pricing for its highly anticipated PlayStation VR. While the virtual reality add-on won’t quite meet the company’s previously promised...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) has announced it will conduct a field test by lowering the starting fare of taxis in Tokyo to 460 yen in an effort to provide an easier and more comfortable way for people to use taxis.
The test will be conducted for ...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun
Dozens of new high-rise office, commercial and other buildings are scheduled to open in central Tokyo in the years leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Expectations for economic growth and more relaxed regulations have fueled a building b...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
By So Sasaki and Daisuke Ichikawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff
WritersMixi, Inc.’s game “Monster Strike” has gained a large lead over its competitors in the smartphone game market. While the trailblazing “Puzzle & Dragons” by GungHo Online Entertainment loses momentum, the earnings o...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Associated Press
TOKYO (AP) — Honda Motor Co. has rolled out a new fuel cell vehicle, the first of its kind to be a five-seater. The zero-emissions Clarity may not sell in big numbers, however, given its price tag of ¥7.66 million ($67,000).
Honda said Thursday that its Japan...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
BARCELONA — A Japanese architecture firm has won the 420 million euro ($460 million) tender to renovate Barcelona’s Camp Nou, the Catalan club announced on Wednesday.
Nikken Sekkei, known for its construction of stadia and skyscrapers, were chosen out of a list of 26 candidates.
The...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
By Yukinobu Sakamoto and Yu Komagata / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
In the end, being able to get some cash quickly sealed the deal for Toshiba Corp.
Toshiba’s decision to grant Canon Inc. exclusive negotiating rights for its medical equipment subsidiary has made it likely that ...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
 
TOKYO —Lipstick shades are kissing off Japan’s short-lived economic recovery, and fashion industry hues are turning as somber as a central banker after another ineffectual splurge of money printing.
In the first year of Abenomics, the economic stimulus program of Prime
Minister Si...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Major electronics manufacturers, including Hitachi, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp., are in the final stage of their adjustments for the proposal of a monthly basic pay hike of at least ¥1,500 in response to labor unions’ demands for ¥3,000 in this year’s s...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO —For a glimpse of the latest fashion trends in Tokyo, venture to the Harajuku or Shimokitazawa shopping and entertainment districts. Renowned for narrow streets and off-the-beaten-track appeal, it is little wonder that independent live music venues, record stores, bars, and re...

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