Economy
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FY 2022 minimum wages in Japan likely to rise
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A subcommittee of a Japanese government advisory panel on Monday held last-minu...
July 26, 2022
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Households budget more for summer trips than in 2019
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese households’ average budget for this year’s summer holiday rose for the...
July 26, 2022
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China EV giant BYD drives into Japan market
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. will start selling electric vehicles in Japan from next year,...
July 25, 2022
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Lumber prices soaring again
Lumber prices are soaring in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The shortage that began last ...
July 25, 2022
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New York law revised to facilitate shochu sales at bars, restaurants
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — New York State’s alcohol beverage control law has been revised recently to m...
July 20, 2022
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Aging spurs demolition boom for renowned buildings
High-rise buildings and famous hotels built during the period of high economic growth are being dism...
July 20, 2022
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Battle to sell broiled eels hits its stride ahead of Day of the Ox
The battle to sell broiled eels has shifted into high gear ahead of the Midsummer Day of the Ox. Thi...
July 20, 2022
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Japanese firms in China to call for even playing field in office equipment bids
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China will submit a letter to the Chinese governmen...
July 19, 2022
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Customers spend on luxury watches as overseas holidays take a back seat
Luxury watches are growing in popularity. Since people have fewer opportunities to go on overseas tr...
July 19, 2022
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CO2 reconversion into fuel, building materials under development
Energy giants and other companies are stepping up the development of technologies to recycle carbon ...
July 18, 2022
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Japan’s tech companies focus on work-style reforms to secure talent
Technology companies in Japan are focusing on work-style reforms to improve working conditions in a...
July 18, 2022
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Large power storage facility to be built in Wakayama Pref.
A large-scale power storage facility capable of storing enough electricity to meet the daily needs o...
July 18, 2022
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Kishida presses to have up to 9 N-reactors on line for winter
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday he has issued an order to have up to nine nuclear reacto...
July 15, 2022
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US, Japan vow joint efforts on Ukraine, trade, food crisis
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan’s finance minister agreed Tuesday to coo...
July 12, 2022
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Foreign automakers set sights on EV market in Japan
OSAKA — Major foreign automakers are stepping up their efforts to sell electric vehicles in Japan, a...
July 11, 2022
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