Companies
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Auto Manufacturers Took Own Approach to Certification Tests; Some Say Government System Has Become ‘Mere Formality’
The irregularities committed by five domestic vehicle manufacturers primarily resulted from the c...
June 5, 2024
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Yamaha Becomes 2nd Vehicle Manufacturer to be Subjected to On-Site Inspection; Govt to Confirm Models’ Compliance with Safety Standards (UPDATE 1)
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry conducted an on-site inspection at Yamah...
June 5, 2024
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Leaders of 3 Top Japanese Automakers Offer Apologies in Brewing Scandal over Vehicle Certification; Dealers, Customers Fret over Suspended Shipments of Certain Models
The presidents of three of the five vehicle manufacturers embroiled in a brewing and unprecedente...
June 4, 2024
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Large AI Data Center to Be Built on Sharp’s LCD Plant Site
Osaka, June 3 (Jiji Press) — Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday it has agreed to ...
June 4, 2024
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Transport Ministry Starts On-Site Inspection at Toyota HQ; Data Falsification at 5 Vehicle Makers Being Probed (Update 1)
The transport ministry conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corp.’s headquarters in To...
June 4, 2024
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Toyota, Four Other Manufacturers Found to Have Committed Fraud; Problems Also Found with Mazda, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki
Five automobile and motorcycle manufacturers, Toyota Motor Corp., Mazda Motor Co., Yamaha Motor C...
June 3, 2024
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Classic Toyota Cars Paraded in Nagoya; Event Celebrates Toyota Museum’s 30th Anniversary
NAGOYA — Popular models from Toyota Motor Corp.’s early days were paraded at the Toyota Commemorativ...
June 2, 2024
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Japanese Megabank Groups Focusing on U.S. Businesses; Increasing Profit Through Higher Interest Rate, Online Banking
Three megabank groups — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc...
June 2, 2024
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Orange Juice Crisis Hits Consumers in Japan
Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press) — An unprecedented orange juice crisis is hitting consumers in Japan d...
June 2, 2024
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Travel Guide Series, Snack Company Collaborate On Spicy Snacks; New Rice Crackers Will Incorporate Tastes From Global Dishes
NIIGATA — Iwatsuka Seika Inc., a snack company based in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, will soon be...
June 2, 2024
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Official Recruitment Season Starts for 2025 Graduates; Nearly 80% Already Have Job Offers
The official recruiting season began Saturday for university students graduating in 2025. However...
June 1, 2024
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KDDI Launches New Program to Develop Space Businesses
Tokyo, May 30 (Jiji Press) — Major Japanese telecommunications carrier KDDI Corp. said Thursday t...
May 31, 2024
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JR Tokai, Tokyu to Run Luxury Train in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, and Tokyu Corp. said Thursday tha...
May 30, 2024
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Yomiuri Group to Maintain 3 Top Executives as Board and Shareholder Meetings Held
The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Yomiuri Giants, Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. an...
May 30, 2024
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Toyota Aims to Boost Competitiveness with New Engines for Hybrid Vehicles; Mazda, Subaru Also Working to Develop New Engines
Toyota Motor Corp.’s plan to develop new engines for its hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles aims ...
May 29, 2024
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