ANA tests unmanned aircraft tug

ANA tests unmanned aircraft tug

All Nippon Airways conducts a trial using an unmanned machine to move aircraft.

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CEATEC offers sneak peek of the future

CEATEC offers sneak peek of the future

Virtual cashiers and submersible drones were just a few of the eye-catching wares on show at CEATEC, Japan's highest-pro...

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It's official: tax hike in 2019

It's official: tax hike in 2019

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces plans to push raise the consumption tax from 8% to 10% in October 2019.

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So long Tsukiji and thanks for all the fish

So long Tsukiji and thanks for all the fish

Tokyo's Tsukiji market, famous for its tuna auctions, closes after more than 80 years and is replaced by the gleaming ne...

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Tokyo's new wholesale market launches

Tokyo's new wholesale market launches

The first tuna auctions are held at Tokyo's new Toyosu market as the controversial facility opens amid hiccups.

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New Tokyo subway cars revealed

New Tokyo subway cars revealed

New subway cars featuring phone charging docks and round windows will be introduced on the Tokyo Metro's Marunouchi Line...

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Toyosu market finally opens

Toyosu market finally opens

Tokyo's new Toyosu wholesale market opens for business, replacing the Tsukiji market that was known as 'Japan's kitchen....

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Sayonara Tsukiji, Hello Toyosu

Sayonara Tsukiji, Hello Toyosu

Business operators at Japan's famous Tsukiji fish market are moving to Toyosu, where a new market will open Thursday.

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Persimmons harvested for export

Persimmons harvested for export

Farmers are busy harvesting Japanese persimmons for their first export to Australia.

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Toyota and Softbank to create new mobility

Toyota and Softbank to create new mobility

Automaker giant Toyota and Softbank are teaming up to create a joint venture to change the world of transportation.

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