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NTT Docomo to launch cheap plans with low data volume
Japan Times - Oct 08
Major mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. said Thursday that it will start offering cheap smartphone plans with low data volume in cooperation with two low-cost smartphone carriers.
Fujitsu unveils new global business brand Fujitsu Uvance to create sustainable world
Japan Today - Oct 08
Fujitsu on Thursday unveiled Fujitsu Uvance a new global business brand delivering a transformation portfolio for a sustainable world.
Apple, Google formally under investigation by Japan antitrust agency
appleinsider.com - Oct 07
Japan's antitrust regulator is firing up a full examination to determine if Apple and Google have each unfairly leveraged their dominance over phones, smartwatches, and other wearables.
Ex-chief of Japanese egg firm found guilty of bribery
Japan Times - Oct 07
Tokyo District Court on Wednesday found Yoshiki Akita, former chief of an egg production firm, guilty of bribing former agriculture minister Takamori Yoshikawa.
JETRO to launch Amazon US site for smaller firms
NHK - Oct 07
A Japanese government-backed trade group is helping small and medium-sized businesses reach Amazon shoppers in the US. The organization is launching a webpage on the e-commerce giant's site called "Japan Store."
Kawasaki motorbikes to go electric by 2035
NHK - Oct 07
Japanese motorbike maker Kawasaki Heavy Industries says it's shifting its product lineup to more environmentally friendly, electric powered models.
Japanese businesses to offer benefits using vaccination app
Japan Today - Oct 07
Japanese companies will collaborate to offer special benefits to customers who utilize a new smartphone app showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination when using restaurants and hotels, the app providers said Wednesday.
Dozens of cardano users are being investigated for tax evasion in Japan: report
businessinsider.com - Oct 05
Dozens of cardano network users have been investigated by authorities in Japan for tax evasion, according to a report by media outlet Nikkei on Sunday.
Japan slowly opens economy after ending state of emergency
Nikkei - Oct 02
Japanese businesses are cautiously opening up on the first weekend since the government lifted the COVID-19 state of emergency across the country.
Buying Akiya? | Exploring Houses in Rural Japan with Akiya & Inaka
Tokyo Llama - Oct 01
In this video I go down to Nagara in Chiba prefecture to meet Matt and Parker from Akiya & Inaka, a new business that specialises in helping customers find akiya (vacant houses) to purchase.
Japan to see price hikes in food and tobacco products from October
Japan Times - Oct 01
Japan will experience a rise in prices on some food, services and tobacco products from October. Partly due to a spike in global raw material prices, the hike deals a further blow to households hit by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
2 years in prison sought for Greg Kelly
NHK - Sep 30
Japanese prosecutors have demanded a two-year prison term for former Nissan Motor executive Greg Kelly for alleged involvement in underreporting remuneration of ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn.
What It's Like To Be A Billionaire In Japan
TheRichest - Sep 26
With a cumulative net worth of $249 billion in 2021, the wealth of Japan’s top 50 billionaires has risen 48% from 2020.
Japan’s struggling izakaya pubs turn to hi-tech solution for Covid-era booze blues
South China Morning Post - Sep 26
A widespread alcohol sale restriction as part of Covid-19 measures has one of Japan’s largest izakaya – or pub – chains embracing a hi-tech, but low staff solution: robot servers.
Apple's iPhone 13 goes on sale in Japan
NHK - Sep 25
Apple's latest version of its iPhone has gone on sale in Japan.
Apple announces new settlement with Japan allowing developers to link to external websites
californianewstimes.com - Sep 24
Apple has settled with Japanese regulators to allow developers of “reader” apps to link to their own websites to manage their user accounts. This change will take effect in early 2022.
