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‘Long Nose’ Shinkansen Bullet Train Expected to Bow Out in 2027; First Japan Train to Reach Top Speed of 300 Kph
The 500-series Shinkansen, the first Japanese train to reach a maximum speed of 300 kph, will be ...
July 26, 2024
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Japanese Automaker Nissan Lowers Its Profit Forecast amid Incentive, Inventory Woes
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan lowered its full fiscal year outlook on Thursday, as the Japanese automaker r...
July 25, 2024
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Nippon Steel to End 20-year Venture with China’s Baoshan; Moves Comes as Japanese Firm Sees Decline in Steel Demand in China Due to EV Growth
Nippon Steel Corp. said Tuesday it will withdraw from its joint venture with Baoshan Iron & Steel...
July 24, 2024
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Japan’s SoftBank Mobile Phone Services Hit by Communication Failure; Data Services Available But Phone Still Down
SoftBank Corp. announced Tuesday that network failure of its mobile phone services have occurred ...
July 23, 2024
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Starbucks Japan, Kirishima Shochu Brewery to Open Joint Store in 2026; Building in Miyazaki Pref. to be Powered by Shochu Dregs
Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd. and Miyazaki-based shochu brewery Kirishima Shuzo Co., known for its ...
July 23, 2024
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Kobayashi Pharma Chairman, President Step Down Over “Benikoji” Red Rice Mold Issue; Senior Executive Yamane Becomes First Non-Family Company President
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.’s Senior Executive Director Satoshi Yamane has been promoted to the ...
July 23, 2024
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Kawasaki Unveils Hydrogen Motorcycle at Suzuka Circuit; Completes Lap to Applause from Crowd
SUZUKA, Mie — Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. conducted a public test run of a motorcycle equipped...
July 21, 2024
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Businesses in Japan Continue to be Affected by Windows PC Glitch; Narita Airport, Universal Studios Japan, JR West Experience Issues
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan Co. made the decision to cancel five domestic flights scheduled to...
July 20, 2024
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Bigmotor Signboard Being Removed at Former Head Office; Will Be Replaced by Wecars Signage
The work to remove the Bigmotor signboard has begun at the shop in Tama, Tokyo, where the headqua...
July 20, 2024
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Nippon Steel Hires Pompeo for U.S. Steel Acquisition; Pompeo’s Insight into Security Challenges Sought
NEW YORK - Nippon Steel Corp. said on Saturday that it has hired former U.S. Secretary of State M...
July 20, 2024
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System Failure Causes Some McDonald’s Japan Stores to Close; Similar Outages Occurred in March
McDonald’s Japan suffered a system failure Friday morning, causing some outlets to suspend operat...
July 19, 2024
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NEC to Introduce Facial Recognition Identification System; Will Replace Physical ID Cards, Allow for Building Entry, Printer Use
NEC Corp. will introduce a digital ID system using facial recognition for its 20,000 employees in...
July 18, 2024
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New System to Measure Tides Using Laser Beams Eyed For 2025; NEC Draws Lessons from Noto Peninsula Earthquake
NEC Corp. has developed a new system to measure tide levels with high accuracy using laser beams ...
July 17, 2024
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JAL Awarded for Aviation Safety after ‘Miracle’ Escape of 379 People in Haneda Accident
Japan Airlines has been selected by an international organization for flight safety to receive an...
July 12, 2024
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Hitachi Zosen Affiliate Inspected by Transport Ministry; Found to Have Falsified Fuel Economy Data for Ship Engines
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry on Wednesday conducted on-site inspectio...
July 10, 2024
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