Companies
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NTT Docomo targets metaverse space
Major mobile phone carriers are quickly developing their own spaces in the metaverse, a 3D virtual e...
October 5, 2022
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CCC, Sumitomo Mitsui announce point program integration
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Culture Convenience Club Co. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. ...
October 4, 2022
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MUJI 500 store mainly selling items under ¥500 opens in Mitaka
Ryohin Keikaku Co., which operates MUJI, opened a new type of store called MUJI 500 at JR Mitaka Sta...
October 2, 2022
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Expensive Hokuso Line in Chiba Pref. voluntarily reduces fares
Hokuso-Railway Co. in Chiba Prefecture has lowered fares on its Hokuso Line between Keisei-Takasago ...
October 2, 2022
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Japanese transportation companies look to credit cards as cheaper payment option
OSAKA — Credit cards are spreading as an alternative to prepaid IC cards such as Icoca, letting peop...
October 2, 2022
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Shimadzu Medical Systems employee installed device to trigger malfunction of X-ray equipment
OSAKA — Precision instruments manufacturer Shimadzu Corp. has revealed that an employee of one of it...
October 1, 2022
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Yahoo Auctions clamps down on sales of endangered species
The major online marketplace Yahoo Auctions introduced new rules for private sellers Thursday, incre...
September 30, 2022
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Nippon Steel, ArcelorMittal to invest ¥1 trillion to boost India steel production
Nippon Steel Corp. and ArcelorMittal announced Wednesday that they will invest an additional ¥1.07 t...
September 29, 2022
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Administrative penalties recommended for SMBC Nikko
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said Wednesday that SMBC Ni...
September 29, 2022
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McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd. said Monday the firm will raise prices on about 60% of its menu item...
September 26, 2022
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Knit fabric makers seeking global attention
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Eight knit fabric makers from Wakayama Prefecture showcased their circular-...
September 25, 2022
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Mazda to cease production in Russia
Mazda Motor Corp. has decided to end production in Russia, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s exit from ...
September 25, 2022
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New tools for hybrid working fill pandemic demand
Due to the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic, there has been a proliferation of products and serv...
September 25, 2022
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Toyota to terminate production in Russia
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to terminate production at its St. Petersburg plant and suspe...
September 24, 2022
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Wave of global price hikes sweeps over Japan’s traditional New Year meal
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is casting a long shadow over this season’s New Year festivities in Ja...
September 24, 2022
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