TOKYO — Japan’s growth slowed to a crawl in the three months that ended in September, as a weakening global economy and trade conflicts threatened its fragile streak of economic expansion. Japan’s economy — the third largest after the United States and China — grew at an annualized rate of 0.2 percent in the third […]
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The Toyota Century Convertible has made its official debut during the coronation ceremony of Emperor Naruhito. The car was prominently featured in a parade that took place yesterday and the model transported the Emperor to the Akasaka Palace on a winding route that saw the convertible hit the streets of Tokyo. Despite its high-profile appearance, […]
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Subaru isn’t ready to drop the current generation Levorg just yet, despite the fact that an all-new model was previewed last month at the Tokyo Motor Show. In fact, the automaker has announced the Levorg 2.0GT Eyesight V-Sport special edition model, which brings enhanced styling and equipment. Available exclusively in the Japanese market, it will […]
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A “five shining star” snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan, for a whopping 5 million yen ($46,000) on November 7. It’s the highest-ever price paid for a snow crab, according to the Tottori prefecture’s fishery promotion division, which was in charge of the auction. The coveted crustacean was a male, weighing 1.2 kg […]
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With a new year approaching, it’s time to put some thought into what parts of the world you want to experience in 2020. What do you crave? Parties? Islands? Festivals? Clearly, with so many great options out there, deciding where to go can prove challenging. Luckily, if you’re really into making decisions based on data […]
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The all-new Daihatsu Rocky small SUV debuted in Japan on November 5, simultaneously with its Toyota-badged twin, the Raize. Both vehicles are identical from a technical point of view, using the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) and a 98 PS (97 HP) 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine mated to a D-CVT transmission. They look almost identical […]
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TOKYO — SoftBank Group of Japan on Wednesday said it took a multibillion-dollar write-down related to its stakes in WeWork and Uber, two flashy technology companies that have become the poster children for the excesses of start-up culture. SoftBank Group is the world’s largest tech investor, and it has used its $100 billion Vision Fund […]
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Following last month’s leaked photos, the all-new Toyota Raize small SUV has gone on sale in Japan. Built on Daihatsu’s new DNGA platform, which is essentially a budget version of Toyota’s TNGA platform, the Raize is smaller than the C-HR, measuring just 3,995 millimeters (157.3 inches) in length, 1,695 millimeters (66.7 inches) in width, and […]
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A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses. A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft (MSFT) suggest it could work even for the […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wished for a 3-day weekend, know that you’re not alone. However, it seems that over in Japan, Microsoft experimented with such a concept, where employees were only required to come into work four days a week instead of five, giving them an extra day of rest. It turned out to be an […]
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TOKYO — Japan has a low tolerance for anything with a whiff of political bribery. But a pair of recent scandals prove that stacks of cash need not be involved. The line can be crossed even with fruits and vegetables. Two ministers in the cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have resigned in the last […]
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Despite its compact size, the Suzuki Jimny has long been revered for its off-road capabilities and this particular one from Japan is without a doubt the most remarkable example we’ve come across. The wild creation comes courtesy of the students from the Nihon Automobile College (NATS) who displayed it alongside the RX-8-based Mazda RX-Vision Concept […]
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Two weeks ago, Super Typhoon Hagibis barrelled into Japan, unleashing “unprecedented” rain that caused floods and landslides. At least 80 are dead, thousands of homes in Japan’s main island were flooded, damaged or without power. What’s worse, Japan was drenched by further back-to-back storms last week. The country has spent billions of dollars on infrastructure […]
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This is the Nano Cellulose Vehicle (NCV), unveiled at the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show as a study into the use of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) materials for automotive use. The vehicle comes from a consortium of 22 Japanese universities, research institutes, and corporate suppliers launched in 2016 by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. Cellulose Nanofiber is […]
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While it might not be directly implicated in it, yet Japan’s automotive industry is feeling the heat of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. The Japan Times reports that automobiles and car parts comprise 60 per cent of the roughly US$1.38 billion a year in Japanese trade affected, despite Japan and […]
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Nissan might ditch the Datsun brand altogether as part of its upcoming recovery plan, which includes axing some of its unprofitable products and closing down under-utilized assembly lines worldwide. Quoting sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Reuters reports that the recovery plan marks a 180-degree turn with Nissan’s ambitious strategy under ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn, […]
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Toyota will offer demonstration rides with its Level 4 automated-driving test vehicle on public roads in Tokyo, Japan, starting next summer. The ‘P4 test vehicle’ as Toyota calls it, is based on the fifth-gen Lexus LS and has already been tested at a close-course test facility in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Toyota will continue the development […]
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Japan is a country that loves its robots where we’ve seen various industries take advantage of it, where it can be used as a greeter in stores or as a way to help passengers find their way around the airport. We’ve also seen how some hotel chains in the country are using robots to help […]
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