Beer shipments fizzle to record low

Beer shipments fizzle to record low

Japan's beer shipments at major brewers log a new low as they decline for 12 years running.

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PM Abe meets Vietnam's Nguyen

PM Abe meets Vietnam's Nguyen

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and pledges maritime security-relate...

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Hi-tech system aims for the perfect shoe fit

Hi-tech system aims for the perfect shoe fit

A startup in Hiroshima is using hi-tech methods to outfit people with the perfect-fitting shoes.

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Restaurant, hotel groups oppose smoking ban

Restaurant, hotel groups oppose smoking ban

Groups opposing a smoking ban at Japan's restaurants and bars gather in Tokyo.

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Starbucks Japan adds decaf

Starbucks Japan adds decaf

Starbucks Japan is for the first time adding decaf to its menu.

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Toyota to invest $10b in the US

Toyota to invest $10b in the US

Toyota responds to criticism from Trump, saying it will invest ten billion dollars in the US over five years.

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2016 tourists top 24 million

2016 tourists top 24 million

The Ministry of Tourism says a record 24 million tourists visited Japan in 2016.

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Honda, Toyota show off AI concept cars

Honda, Toyota show off AI concept cars

Honda and Toyota are showing off Artificial Intelligence concept cars at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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Trump threatens Toyota, Nissan's Ghosn comments

Trump threatens Toyota, Nissan's Ghosn comments

US President-elect Donald Trump slams Toyota for investing in Mexico.

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New Year's tuna auction nets more than $638k

New Year's tuna auction nets more than $638k

A single tuna fetches more than $638k in the New Year's first auction at Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market.

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