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Kinki Nippon Tourist Raided over Vaccination Work Overcharging
OSAKA/TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Osaka prefectural police on Thursday raided offices of Kinki Nippon Touri...
June 2, 2023
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Japan Govt Eyes Rules to Promote Competition in App Marketplaces
The government plans to introduce rules covering app marketplace services operated by IT giants in a...
June 2, 2023
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Latest ‘Zelda’ Sets Record as Fastest-Selling Nintendo Video Game
The latest title in Nintendo Co.’s “Zelda no Densetsu” (Legend of Zelda) megahit video game series h...
June 2, 2023
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In-person Job Interviews with Students on Rise
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — More and more firms are shifting back to in-person job interviews with college ...
June 2, 2023
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60% of Smaller Companies Boost Salaries in Japan
A survey conducted by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry found 62.3% of small and mid-sized ...
June 1, 2023
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20 Muji Stores to Be Constructed of Wood Using Domestic Timber
Ryohin Keikaku Co., operator of the Muji brand of household products, will build about 20 stores mad...
June 1, 2023
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Department Stores Prepare for Summer Gifting Season
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — This year’s summer gift-giving season has arrived in Japan, with Isetan Mitsuko...
June 1, 2023
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Yomiuri Group Companies’ Executive Posts Decided at Board of Directors Meetings
The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Yomiuri Giants, Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. and Y...
June 1, 2023
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Muraoka Named Yomiuri Shimbun President; Yomiuri Group to Retain 3 Top Executives
The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings held a meeting of its board of directors on Tuesday at which members de...
June 1, 2023
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Tokyo Wholesalers to Sell Tohoku Fish to Public
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A group of intermediate wholesalers at Tokyo’s Toyosu seafood market plans to s...
June 1, 2023
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Electricity Prices to Rise Up to 2,700 Yen in Japan in June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Seven major Japanese power utilities said Tuesday that they will raise electric...
May 31, 2023
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MUFG Bank to Introduce Stripped-Down ‘Fast ATMs’
MUFG Bank, Ltd. will introduce new, no-frills automated teller machines in certain areas starting in...
May 31, 2023
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Hino Motors, Mitsubishi Fuso Agree on Business Integration
Hino Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. announced Tuesday that the two truck makers...
May 30, 2023
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Sharp Offers Early Retirement for 700 in Manager Positions
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Electronics maker Sharp Corp. introduced in late April an early retirement syst...
May 29, 2023
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Toyota Makes History By Entering Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle in Race
A hydrogen-powered Toyota Corolla completed a 24-hour endurance race at the Fuji International Speed...
May 29, 2023
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