Self-driving cars run on public roads
The Japanese government, auto manufacturers and a university test self-driving cars on public roads in Tokyo.
read moreCoronavirus pandemic changes recruitment in Japan
Recruitment is greatly affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as it wipes out tourism and brings people online.
read moreTwo mangoes fetch 200,000 yen in season's first auction
A pair of premium mangoes fetches 200,000 yen in the season's first auction for the fruit in southwestern Japan.
read moreFamous snow corridor reopens in central Japan
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has fully reopened again after part of the road closed for the winter is cut through up...
read moreKeikyu unveils new train model with electric outlet for each seat
Keikyu unveils a new train model equipped with an electric outlet for each seat.
read moreToshiba president steps down
Toshiba President Kurumatani Nobuaki steps down and is replaced by Chairman Tsunakawa Satoshi amid a buyout offer.
read moreCoronavirus priority preventive measures to be expanded to Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa
The Japanese government will expand the areas covered for priority preventive measures against surges in infections, esp...
read moreSouth Koreans arrested for illegally employing foreigners in Japan
Japanese police arrest two South Koreans on suspicion of illegally employing foreign nationals at their factory north of...
read moreFashion for a sustainable future
Companies are trying to meet the rising demand for sustainable fashion options as the world moves toward alternatives th...
read moreToshiba to mull buyout offer from foreign equity firm
Toshiba will consider a buyout offer from a British private equity firm that includes the option to go private.
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