In a transformative turn of events, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged to the forefront of Japan’s technological landscape, capturing the attention of business leaders and public ... ( read original story ...)
More Japanese companies move to rehire former employees
Previously, it had been widely believed that quitting a job means completely severing the relationship with the employer. ( read original story ...)
After a slow start, generative AI gathers speed in Japan
An initially cautious attitude has given way to wider acceptance in the public and private sectors, providing a boost to digitalization efforts. ( read original story ...)
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Debut Tokyo-Vancouver Route in March 2024
ZIPAIR Tokyo is set to begin its new three-weekly route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Vancouver International Airport on March 13, 2024. ( read original story ...)
‘I want to kiss you’: Sexual harassment of female entrepreneurs rife in Japan
It was three years ago that a female business owner in Japan was suddenly hit with a proposition from a male employee of one of her business ... ( read original story ...)
A maker of tiny Japanese pickup trucks shut down its factories after admitting it forged safety tests for 30 years
Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu, which is known for its miniature vehicles, halted factory operations on Tuesday after a report found that it had been forging the results of some safety tests since 1989. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Japan spins off PC and hardware business
Fujitsu hopes Fsas Technologies spinoff will hit the ground running in April 2024 with servers, storage, and more. ( read original story ...)
More Japan business leaders expect 5% wage hikes in 2024: poll
TOKYO -- A Nikkei survey suggests that sustained wage growth is taking hold in corporate Japan, with a number of bosses eyeing hikes in the 5% range next spring and a vast majority planning base pay ... ( read original story ...)
New Book Tells How Naomi Osaka’s Stand Advanced Mental Health for Athletes
Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice (Dutton ... rattling a foundational part of the business of sport that had existed since its beginnings. When Billie Jean King was founding ... ( read original story ...)
Klick and Pay LLC Announces Strategic Headquarters Relocation to Tokyo for Enhanced Customer Engagement and Business Productivity
The choice of Tokyo, especially the Nihonbashi area near Tokyo Station, reflects the company's strategic focus on accessibility and innovation. Tokyo's dynamic business environment and its status as a ... ( read original story ...)
Daihatsu pauses production over safety scandal
Daihatsu admitted that it had been manipulating safety tests on 64 makes for three decades. Its headquarters in Osaka, Japan was the last to close, on 25 December. The scandal puts in jeopardy 9,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Business Service Price Growth Holds at 30-Year High
The rise in Japan’s business service prices held steady at a three-decade high, in a development likely to fuel speculation that the Bank of Japan will inch its way toward normalizing policy in coming ... ( read original story ...)
Japan automakers pick up speed on developing EV pickup trucks
Pickup trucks are popular in Southeast Asian countries, and the trend of decarbonization has been spreading in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daihatsu Motor to suspend operations in January
Japan's transport ministry raided Daihatsu's headquarters in Osaka last week following revelations that the carmaker manipulated the results of safety tests dating as far back as 1989. A third-party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $13.9M boost: Sihanoukville port welcomes 100-tonne cranes
In a significant development, the Japanese government has delivered two mobile harbour cranes to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) to enhance its operations. Each crane boasts a robust lifting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.16 billion on 2025 Expo amid public skepticism
The Japanese government is estimated to spend a higher-than-expected 164.7 billion yen ($1.16 billion) on the 2025 World Exposition i ... ( read original story ...)