Japan’s kei cars, known for their affordability and small engines, face a potentially existential threat as the country leans on automakers to go electric as part of its net-zero emissions goal. ( read original story ...)
Not Yet Desperate, Japan and South Korea Plod Toward Vaccinations
The slower pace gives the East Asian countries a chance to learn from mistakes elsewhere but also poses risks as more contagious and perhaps deadlier variants of the virus emerge. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals Serena Williams’ Daughter Inspired Her for the Brand New Soccer Venture
Naomi Osaka has now invested in a women's soccer team that competes in the NWSL and revealed the motive behind her new business move. ( read original story ...)
Explained: Japan mulls four-day working week amid COVID pandemic
Japanese lawmakers are debating whether companies should offer their staff the option of a regular three-day weekend, hoping that more relaxed workers will be less at risk of "karoshi," or death by ... ( read original story ...)
Diet Water Market Revenue Focus On Price Trends During 2022-2031|| Sapporo, Propel Water, Skinny Water
Market.us updated new market research study work on “Diet Water Market“, where users can benefit from the complete market research report with all the required useful information about this market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic to end solar panel production – domestic media
Japan's Panasonic Corp will cease production of its own solar panels, national broadcaster NHK and the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday, reporting that the company's decision was due to increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Suga’s approval rating remains low at 43%: Nikkei poll
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet remains low as the government struggles to handle the country's COVID-19 situation. The approval rating of Suga's cabinet was 43% in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high school teacher accused of paying girl for sex
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a high school for allegedly paying a 17-year-old girl for sex last year ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s Panasonic to end solar panel production – domestic media
Japan's Panasonic Corp will cease production of its own solar panels, national broadcaster NHK and the Nikkei newspaper said on Sunday, citing increasing price competition from Chinese manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic to end solar panel production: Report
The Nikkei reported that the company will end manufacturing of solar cells and panels as early as March at factories in Malaysia and Japans Shimane prefecture. ( read original story ...)
How a High-Ranking Nissan Executive Escaped His Own Trap
Hari Nada helped bring down his boss, Carlos Ghosn. In the process, he nearly met his own downfall. But with shrewd maneuvering and the protection of high-ranking allies, he survived and thrived. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Olympic concern for 2021
The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence last week the Games, but despite the official optimism, considerable doubt remains given the carnage wreaked by COVID-19. A recent survey found ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Q&A: Officials try to explain how games happen
With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of a pandemic. ( read original story ...)
I would quarantine again for the Olympics, says Osaka
Naomi Osaka said she would be willing to undergo two more weeks of quarantine to play at the Tokyo Olympics later this year, if it helped ensure the safety of the people of her home country. Two ... ( read original story ...)
Kvitova hopes Tokyo defies pandemic to host ‘fifth Grand Slam’
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number nine Petra Kvitova considers Olympics as the "fifth Grand Slam" and hopes the Tokyo edition goes ahead as scheduled this year, defying the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to clarify cosplay rules to prevent copyright violations
While wearing a character costume does not infringe copyright in Japan, a violation could occur if an individual is paid to do so, such as to make an appearance at an event. ( read original story ...)