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Lodging Taxes Mulled Across Japan as Response to Overtourism; Business Community Voices Concerns About Impact
Local governments are considering charging tourists a lodging tax to help deal with overtourism, ...
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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Yen Rises Sharply as Carry Trades Unwind, Risk Mood Sours (Update 1)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The yen rose to its strongest level against the dollar in 2½ months on Thur...
July 25, 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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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
Economy
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Govt Panel to Propose ¥50 Raise in Average Minimum Wage; Increase Would Set Record High for 4th Straight Year
A record-high ¥50 increase in the national average hourly minimum wage is in the offing this fisc...
July 25, 2024
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Lodging Taxes Mulled Across Japan as Response to Overtourism; Business Community Voices Concerns About Impact
Local governments are considering charging tourists a lodging tax to help deal with overtourism, ...
July 23, 2024
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Major Japanese Real Estate Companies Broaden Presence in Asia; Technologies to Tackle Environmental Issues Attracting Interest
BANGKOK — Major Japanese real estate companies are broadening their presence throughout Asia amid...
July 21, 2024
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Japan Cuts Growth Forecast, Prime Minister Warns of Weak-Yen Pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government cut this year's growth forecast on Friday as consumption too...
July 19, 2024
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BOJ Underestimated Impact of 2014 Tax Hike
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Bank of Japan policymakers were largely optimistic in the first half of 2014...
July 16, 2024
Companies
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Toyota Shows Off Fuel Cell Bike in Paris; Freezer on Front Wheel Holds Ice Cream for Spectators
Toyota Motor Corp. will distribute ice cream chilled with hydrogen power to spectators of the Par...
July 26, 2024
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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
Markets
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Japan’s Nikkei Reverses Gains, Extends Losing Streak to Eighth Session (Update 1)
TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower on Friday, reversing early g...
July 26, 2024
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Japanese Officials Quiet on Forex as Yen Sharply Rebounds
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and top currency di...
July 25, 2024
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Japan’s Nikkei Ends at 3-month Low as Yen Strengthens (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a three-month low and posted its biggest ...
July 25, 2024
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Yen Rises Sharply as Carry Trades Unwind, Risk Mood Sours (Update 1)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The yen rose to its strongest level against the dollar in 2½ months on Thur...
July 25, 2024
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Nikkei stock average plunges more than ¥1,000
The Nikkei stock average plunged more than ¥1,000 on Thursday morning from Wednesday’s closing at...
July 25, 2024
Business Series
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Energy Challenges / High Electricity Bills Overshadow Digitalization in Japan
Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...
November 29, 2023
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Energy Challenges / Deficient Electricity Transmission Network Causing Imbalanced Supply and Demand
Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...
November 29, 2023
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Energy Challenges / Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine Causing Natural Gas Price Hikes Worldwide
In August 2022, six months after Russia began its aggression against Ukraine, the price of natural g...
November 28, 2023
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Economic security issues / Use Strategies and Defensive Measures to Enter Huge Atypical Market
In February, the Beijing embassies of 11 countries and regions including Japan, France, the United S...
July 15, 2023
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Economic Security Issues / China Gives Preferential Treatment to Foreign Company Only to Obtain Technology
This is the second installment of a series exploring how Beijing’s actions are affecting firms doing...
July 14, 2023
YIES
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Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda Expresses Positive Outlook for Japan’s Economy; Warns Against Excessive Depreciation of Yen
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda expressed his views on the current economic situation in Japan, say...
May 8, 2024
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Joseph Stiglitz Expresses Concern About the Future of Democracy; Warns What Happens in U.S. Could Happen Elsewhere
Columbia University Prof. Joseph Stiglitz said in a speech in Tokyo on Wednesday that depending o...
March 13, 2024
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‘Era of Distrust and Confrontation Tests Japan’s Responsiveness’ to be 2024 YIES Theme
The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun have chosen “Era of distru...
January 26, 2024
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: Japan, U.S. Need to Strengthen Ties to Counter China, North Korea
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed the need to strengthen Japan-U.S. ties at a Yomi...
January 24, 2024
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Scholars Discuss China’s Challenge at Yomiuri International Forum; Respecting Values Key in U.S.-China Competition
The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun held the November symposiu...
December 1, 2023
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