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Steelmakers Face High Bar for Decarbonization
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major Japanese steel manufacturers are speeding up technology development and i...
June 13, 2023
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Japan Firm Kikkoman Marks 50th Anniversary of U.S. Factory Shipments
WALWORTH, Wis. — This year marks the 50th anniversary of Kikkoman Corp.’s first shipment of soy sauc...
June 11, 2023
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JAL Unveils Special Plane for Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan Airlines unveiled Friday an aircraft specially painted to celebrate the 4...
June 10, 2023
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Japanese Banks Keen to Use Generative AI
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Three major Japanese banking groups are counting on generative artificial intel...
June 8, 2023
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TSMC to Build 2nd Plant in Kumamoto
TAIPEI (Jiji Press) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to build its second Japanese plan...
June 7, 2023
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Govt Aims to Increase Hydrogen Supply Sixfold
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Tuesday revised its basic hydrogen strategy to newly include...
June 7, 2023
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ANA, Israeli Flag Carrier Form Alliance for Flights, Mileage
All Nippon Airways Co. and El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. have announced that they will cooperate over c...
June 6, 2023
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Elon Musk, other U.S. CEOs flock to China with Eye on Major Market
DUYUN, China — Chief executive officers of major U.S. companies have resumed their visits to China a...
June 6, 2023
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Japanese Railway Car Makers Step Up Overseas Offensive
Japanese manufacturers involved in the rail sector are stepping up their overseas activities....
June 3, 2023
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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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