Amazon has become the largest purchaser of renewable energy in Japan. On July 11, the American tech giant announced its investment in new renewable energy projects, including an onshore wind farm in Aomori Prefecture and a solar power plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
In Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, the traditional "ito-tori" process of spinning silk threads by hand from cocoons, used for koto and shamisen strings, is currently in full swing.
In response to the so-called '2024 problem,' where the logistics industry faces a severe labor shortage, a new facility has been established in Kansai to transfer truck cargo to rail freight.
Benzingaの日本版Benzinga Japanでは、日々変化の激しい世界経済、2024年30年ぶりに歴代最高価格を更新した株式市場、2024年4年に一度のビットコイン半減期を迎えた仮想通貨市場を中心に毎日のニュースを発信している。
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will reduce transfer fees for individual customers starting in October. When using an ATM with a cash card to transfer funds to another SMBC account, the fee will be lowered from 110 yen to free.
Ten semiconductor-related companies from Japan and the United States are set to establish a development facility for next-generation semiconductors required for generative AI and autonomous driving in Silicon Valley, USA.
Real wages per worker, which reflect changes in the cost of living, have decreased for a record 26 consecutive months, according to data for May.
The quintessential Japanese summer beverage, Ramune, is experiencing a surge in popularity overseas. However, a shortage of bottles is hindering production, leaving manufacturers in a difficult situation.