Toyota reports record profits

Toyota has reported record profits for the April-June quarter.Officials said the Japanese auto giant earned almost s...

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Bullet train hits the rails in Hokuriku

Engineers in Japan are putting the finishing touches on the country’s latest bullet train line.The new Hokuriku high...

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Kids get a taste of money

Kids got a close look inside the Bank of Japan on Monday.26 children from 4th to 6th grade toured the Bank of Japan ...

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Japan moves closer to restarting nuclear reactors

Japan is one step closer to restarting nuclear reactors for the first time since the adoption of stricter safety standar...

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DeNA launching genetic testing service

Japanese mobile gaming giant DeNA is launching a genetic testing service.The service, called Mycode, will test customers...

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Sharp unveils freeform LCD display

41 years since LCD panels went on the market, Sharp has unveiled a revolutionary new freeform display.The Japanese firm’...

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JR East unveils bullet train with foot bath

 Feet feeling tired?A Japanese train operator has unveiled what may be the first train equipped with a foot bath.JR East...

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Tepco rejects shareholders bid to halt nuclear restarts

 The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is pressing ahead with plans to restart its nuclear reactors. ...

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Isuzu showcases biodiesel bus

 Japan’s Isuzu Motors pulled the wraps off a new biodiesel bus today.The bus looks normal, but five percent of its fuel ...

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Japanese Wagyu beef exports resume

 Japanese Wagyu beef is back on the menu in Europe.The EU this month lifted an export ban on Japanese beef put in place ...

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