Economy
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Promoting clean energy, Japanese companies let new homeowners tack on solar panels for free
Solar panels may soon become a common fixture in neighborhoods across the nation, as an increasing n...
September 5, 2021
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Eatery chains flipping specialties to burgers
With the dining sector hit by sluggish sales over the past year, restaurant operators looking for ne...
September 3, 2021
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Konbini’s ubiquitous allure as a ‘place between places’
The recent Olympics has particularly shone a spotlight on Japan’s convenience stores, as foreign med...
September 2, 2021
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Japan’s small, midsize financial institutions lag behind in fight against money laundering
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has urged Japan to swiftly enhance its measures to combat mon...
September 2, 2021
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Electrification changing structure of Japan’s auto parts industry
The global rush to decarbonize means many nations are mandating a switch from vehicles that run on g...
September 1, 2021
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Japan to strengthen support for gas stations amid shrinking demand
Gas stations are expected to face an economic downturn because of shrinking demand for gasoline, so ...
August 30, 2021
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Winning new car among vaccination incentives
Winning a new car might be just the incentive for people hesitant to be inoculated with a COVID-19 v...
August 30, 2021
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Japan’s electric vehicle market may depend on success of commercial EVs
Electric vehicles could play a key role in the move toward a decarbonized society, but their presenc...
August 30, 2021
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Redevelopment project reboots Tokyo’s Kabutocho as a global fintech hub
The Kabutocho district, Japan’s financial epicenter in Tokyo, is getting a facelift. On Aug. 24, a c...
August 28, 2021
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‘Dark stores’ streamline grocery delivery
Online grocery shopping has continued to evolve amid the increased demand for home delivery during t...
August 28, 2021
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Heat-not-burn tobacco market growing rapidly in Japan
Market competition over heat-not-burn (HNB) tobacco products has been heating up. While regular ciga...
August 28, 2021
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Japan’s medal rush boosts retail sales
Economic activity related to the Tokyo Games is brisk even though there are almost no spectators in ...
August 2, 2021
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China’s tech firms in danger of becoming tools of Communist Party
Beijing is tightening its control over China’s tech companies. As these fast-growing global corporat...
August 2, 2021
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Firms in Japan seek to tap into effects of circular economy
Reusing containers and raw materials are among the actions being taken by an increasing number of co...
July 31, 2021
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Grim summer looms for tourist-dependent areas in Japan
July 22 marked one year since the government launched the Go To Travel domestic travel promotion cam...
July 27, 2021
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