Companies
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Nissan to cooperate with NASA on next-generation batteries
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Nissan Motor Co. has announced a tie-up with NASA on the development of all-sol...
April 11, 2022
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Panasonic to open smart town soon
SUITA, Osaka (Jiji Press) — Major electronics group Panasonic Holdings Corp. is set to fully open S...
April 10, 2022
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Japan luxury sleeper train service, Seven Stars in Kyushu, to get upgrade
FUKUOKA — Kyushu Railway Co. on Friday announced plans to refurbish its luxury sleeper service, Seve...
April 10, 2022
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Japan’s nonlife insurers stop underwriting contracts in Russia
Japanese non-life insurance companies have stopped underwriting insurance contracts in Russia, incl...
April 9, 2022
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Japan firm develops walk-through air shower to remove pollen, counter hay fever
Daiwa House Industry Co. has developed an indoor, walk-through air shower that helps remove pollen f...
April 9, 2022
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Toshiba to mull going private
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Toshiba Corp. on Thursday said it will set up a special committee to newly con...
April 8, 2022
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Toy Story Hotel opens in Tokyo Disney Resort
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A new hotel inspired by the “Toy Story” film series opened in Tokyo Disney Reso...
April 6, 2022
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JR East to raise Tokyo-area fares by ¥10 around March 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, has announced plans to raise its regular fa...
April 6, 2022
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3 Japanese Automakers’ U.S. Sales Plummet in Jan.-March
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Three major Japanese automakers saw their sales of new automobiles in the Un...
April 3, 2022
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TEPCO plans to hire outside specialists for counterterrorism
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to hire outside specialists to counter terrorism in...
March 31, 2022
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Nintendo shares slump 6% on ‘Legend of Zelda’ delay
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trading after the Kyoto-based gaming firm ...
March 30, 2022
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Hino’s engine certificates revoked over data tampering
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s transport ministry Tuesday revoked Hino Motors Ltd.’s type certificates...
March 30, 2022
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Competition heating up over design, production of eAxles for electric vehicles
Automakers are actively pursuing the development and mass production of eAxles, a core drivetrain pa...
March 30, 2022
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Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use at 410,000 in 2022
TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Global demand for nickel used in batteries is expected to rise more than...
March 29, 2022
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Brewers switch sales targets from restaurants to home drinking
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A beer sales battle is intensifying in Japan, with major makers switching their...
March 28, 2022
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