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Honda Mulls Collaboration with Nissan

March 14, 2024 - 18:44
In response to Nissan Motor Co.'s initiation of discussions for potential collaboration with Honda, Vice President Aoyama addressed the media on Thursday, indicating that various scenarios are being examined within the company. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Unions Win Record Wage Rises

March 14, 2024 - 04:27
On March 13, the day of concentrated responses in the spring labor negotiations, major corporations announcing significant wage increases exceed last year's figures. (News On Japan)
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Nitori Reaches 100 Stores in Mainland China, Aiming for 3,000

March 13, 2024 - 19:05
As the Chinese government announces measures to boost the economy by promoting the replacement of furniture and appliances, Japanese furniture retailer Nitori is accelerating its expansion in China. (News On Japan)
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Mercedes-Benz Japan Fined Record 1.2 Billion Yen

March 13, 2024 - 02:14
The Consumer Affairs Agency has ordered Mercedes-Benz Japan to pay a record fine of over 1.2 billion yen for violating the fair trade law. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index Rises by 0.6% in February

March 12, 2024 - 10:51
Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI), which indicates the prices of goods traded among companies, rose by 0.6% last month compared to the same month of the previous year. (News On Japan)
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Gold Rush: Record High Prices Drive Sellers to Pawnshops

March 12, 2024 - 02:56
With gold prices hitting another record high on Monday, people are flocking to pawnshops across Tokyo. (News On Japan)
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ANA Announces Over 10,000 Yen Base Salary Increase

March 12, 2024 - 02:47
As spring wage negotiations continue in Japan, the aviation industry sees All Nippon Airways (ANA) following Japan Airlines (JAL) in announcing a base salary increase of over 10,000 yen, the highest since 1992. (News On Japan)
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Beat Takeshi Warns Against Special Fraud Schemes

March 11, 2024 - 19:24
On Sunday's broadcast of "Beat Takeshi's TV Tackle" (TV Asahi), Beat Takeshi warned against special fraud schemes, with the program featureding victims of investment fraud. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Launches QR Code Payment Rebate Scheme

March 11, 2024 - 17:58
Tokyo has launched a point rebate program utilizing QR code payments starting from March 11th. (News On Japan)
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Nikkei Plummets Over 950 Points, Dipping Below 39,000

March 11, 2024 - 12:52
Tokyo's Nikkei fell over 950 points Monday morning, dipping below 39,000, marking the largest decline of the year. (News On Japan)
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Outrage over Husband Taking Trips with Parents Despite Paternity Leave

March 11, 2024 - 09:23
In recent times, it has become more common for fathers to take paternity leave around the time their partners give birth. Under Japan's employment insurance system, insured individuals can receive "Childbirth Paternity Leave Benefits" if they take paternity leave within eight weeks of the child's birth, for up to four weeks (28 days) in total, which can be split into two separate periods. (News On Japan)
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New Shinkansen Cargo Service Transports Ise's Akafuku Mochi

March 9, 2024 - 10:28
Ise's renowned "Akafuku Mochi" sweets were transported from Nagoya to Niigata via the Tokaido Shinkansen, marking the start of a trial cargo service utilizing the train's unused space. This development enables goods transportation across Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, using the Shinkansen. (News On Japan)
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Japan Near Bottom in "Glass Ceiling Index"

March 9, 2024 - 07:10
The British "Economist" magazine's "glass-ceiling index" was released on March 8th to mark International Women’s Day, ranking Japan 27th, third from the bottom, among OECD countries. (News On Japan)
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Revolutionary LED Lighting Developed by Panasonic and Nichia

March 8, 2024 - 15:25
A next-generation LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting fixture that can be freely controlled using tablet devices and other similar gadgets has been developed. (News On Japan)
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Japanese Household Spending Drops 6.3% in January, Marks 11th Consecutive Decline

March 8, 2024 - 12:41
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released its January Household Survey, revealing that the average spending of households with two or more members was 289,467 yen. (News On Japan)
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Real Wages in Japan Drop by 0.6 percent in January

March 7, 2024 - 17:58
In January, workers' "gross cash earnings" saw a 2.0 percent increase compared to the same period last year, yet the "real wages," adjusted for price fluctuations, decreased by 0.6 percent. This marks the 22nd consecutive month of real wage decline. (News On Japan)
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NTT DoCoMo Acquires Orix Credit

March 7, 2024 - 10:04
NTT Docomo has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Orix Credit, a subsidiary of the financial services giant Orix Corporation. (News On Japan)
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Mercari Adds "Spot Worker" Matching Service

March 7, 2024 - 06:59
Mercari, a leading flea market app, started a matching service on Wednesday for "spot work," allowing job seekers to apply for short-term work. (News On Japan)
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World's Largest Institutional Investor Achieves Record Earnings

March 6, 2024 - 14:48
With Tokyo's Nikkei surpassed the 40,000-point mark for the first time in history, not only investors are benefiting from the rally, but also the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). (News On Japan)
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'Black Diamond' Tuna Price Plummets

March 6, 2024 - 08:22
Bluefin tuna, often referred to as the "black diamond" of the sea due to its rarity, is known for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, the market is currently experiencing a surprising shift, with the price of premium bluefin tuna significantly dropping. (News On Japan)
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