Companies
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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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Toyota Motor to close its plant in Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp.has decided to close its plant in Russia, Russia's Ministry of ...
September 23, 2022
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Nomura Research Institute to invest at least ¥200 billion in North American IT services business
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. will invest at least ¥200 billion by 2030 to launch a full-scale IT ...
September 23, 2022
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DyDo, Asahi Soft Drinks form alliance to become front runner in vending machine market
Beverage giants DyDo Drinco Inc. and Asahi Soft Drinks Co. have formed a comprehensive business alli...
September 20, 2022
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Toyota, Kawasaki pool efforts to build, promote hydrogen engines
Toyota Motor Corp. is collaborating with major motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp. to deve...
September 20, 2022
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