TOKYO -- Losses sustained by Japanese automakers from the recall of faulty Takata air bags are slated to top 1.4 trillion yen ($12.8 billion), according to figures that include an estimate from Subaru, the last of the pack to release such a number. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Power Players Are Multiplying
... Japan’s very high awareness of electricity consumption — and efforts to conserve — since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the ensuing shutdown of its nuclear-reactor fleet. Just as important — and perhaps more significant going ... ( read original story ...)
Sushi chefs from around the world battle in Tokyo
The annual competition, World Sushi Cup Japan, was held on the sidelines of a seafood expo in Tokyo. “Sushi is considered a Japanese food, but I’m very glad and even grateful that this many people are making so much effort to develop the food ... ( read original story ...)
In defense of Japan’s misunderstood young generation
Ask someone for examples of young Japanese who are known internationally, they might name a few athletes -- at best. Ask them to name some young Japanese entrepreneurs, and they are likely to come up empty. There is a widespread perception that the youth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Osaka High Court affirms DOE for t-PA patent
The main issue was DOE. The Osaka District Court dismissed Genentech's claim. In its judgment of March 29 1996, the Osaka High Court (Presiding Judge Ueno) affirmed infringement under DOE. The Court established the requirements for DOE as follows ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Taps IBM Japan To Enhance Its Risk Management Efforts
Mizuho Bank and IBM Japan announced Thursday (Aug. 24) Mizuho Bank had begun operations toward more advanced and efficient risk management. The financial institution is employing cognitive technology to take measures against financial crimes such as ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.3 mag, 51 km E of Naze, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 51 kilometers (32 miles) from Naze in Japan on Thursday. Event id: us2000a8ey. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000a8ey. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/08/17 / 2017-08-10 00:07:20 ... ( read original story ...)
China Airlines increases Kaohsiung – Sapporo in W17
China Airlines in winter 2017/18 season is increasing service to Hokkaido from Southern Taiwan, with Kaohsiung – Sapporo New Chitose route increases to 7 weekly flights, instead of 5. Planned service increase will commence from 29OCT17. Airbus A330-300 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Trade Association: Russia ‘Has Already Emerged From Economic Crisis’
Speaking on the Russian imports to Japan, the official said that Tokyo is interested in the imports of meat and fish products. Daitso indicated that the Russian side is working to improve the environment to boost business activity and attract more investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation ticks up on energy costs, but remains way below BOJ target
Japan’s consumer prices rose again in July ... While the labor market is tight and business confidence is high, wage hikes have been tepid and efforts to lift inflation have fallen flat despite years of aggressive monetary easing by the BOJ. ( read original story ...)
Japanese price pressures are building but the battle against deflation isn’t over yet
Inflationary pressures are building in Japan, although it’s still far too early to declare victory over the deflationary forces that have gripped the country for the past three decades. They’re rising, but still incredibly weak. According to data ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to see warmer weather during Sep-Nov
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan will see warmer weather between September and November, the official forecaster said on Friday. Eastern Japan, including the most densely populated Tokyo, will have a 50 percent chance of high temperatures for the period ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to raise parcel delivery fees for individuals
Japan Post Co. plans to raise fees for its Yu-Pack parcel delivery service for individual customers by some 10 percent on average in March 2018, it was learned Friday. The size of hike will likely come to about ¥100 to ¥250 per item, sources familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hits nuclear-armed North Korea with fresh sanctions
Japan said Friday it will impose fresh sanctions on North Korea by freezing the assets of Chinese and Namibian firms doing business with the nuclear-armed state. The move against a half dozen organisations and a couple of individuals comes days after ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, Japan Plan to Coordinate Joint Economic Projects in Southern Kurils
Russia and Japan are set to agree on joint economic activities in the Southern Kurils at upcoming Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), head of the office of the Japan Association for Trade with Russia and the Newly Independent States (ROTOBO) Daisuke Saito said ... ( read original story ...)
The $2,500 answer to Amazon’s Echo could make Japan’s sex crisis even worse
Japan has a sex problem. The country's birthrate is shrinking year after year, to the point where deaths are outpacing births. Simply put, Japan's population is decreasing. But let's be clear: Population change is a complicated subject affected by many ... ( read original story ...)