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Sony Group Posts Record Profit on Strong Games and Music

May 15, 2025 - 11:55
Sony Group announced on May 14th that its net profit for the year ending March 2025 rose 17.6% year-on-year to a record 1.1416 trillion yen. The strong performance was driven by brisk sales in its gaming division, including the PlayStation 5, as well as continued growth in its music business. (News On Japan)
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Kadoya and Takemoto Accused of Sesame Oil Cartel

May 15, 2025 - 07:23
Kadoya Sesame Mills and Takemoto Oil & Fat have been accused of forming a cartel over the wholesale pricing of sesame oil and related products, prompting Japan’s Fair Trade Commission to issue an elimination order against the two companies. (News On Japan)
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Over-the-Counter Drugs to Be Sold in Japan's Convenience Stores

May 14, 2025 - 16:30
The revised Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, passed by Japan's Upper House on May 14th, will allow over-the-counter drugs to be sold at convenience stores if consumers first receive online guidance from licensed pharmacists or other qualified professionals. (News On Japan)
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SoftBank Posts First Profit in Four Years on AI and Stock Gains

May 14, 2025 - 03:24
SoftBank Group has returned to profitability for the first time in four years, reporting on May 13th a net profit of 1.1533 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025, driven by a global rebound in stock markets that sharply boosted the value of its investment holdings. (News On Japan)
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Zensho Becomes First Japanese Restaurant Company to Surpass 1 Trillion Yen in Sales

May 14, 2025 - 03:10
Zensho Holdings, operator of the Sukiya beef bowl chain, reported a 17.7% rise in annual revenue to 1.1366 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2025—marking the first time a domestic restaurant company in Japan has exceeded 1 trillion yen in sales. (News On Japan)
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Japan Watches Closely US-ChinaTariff Talks

May 13, 2025 - 15:06
There has been a major development in the so-called "Trump tariffs" negotiations, in which Japan is also involved. The United States and China, which had been imposing more than 100% tariffs on each other, agreed on May 12th to reduce those tariffs by 115%. (News On Japan)
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Sweet Start to Melon Season as Five Melons Fetch 300,000 Yen

May 13, 2025 - 14:45
A prized early-season melon from Hokkaido's Iburi region fetched 300,000 yen for five pieces at the season's first auction held on the morning of May 13th in Sapporo. (News On Japan)
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Matcha Craze Grows Worldwide

May 13, 2025 - 00:49
A new matcha product priced at 4,320 yen for just 30 grams is drawing attention amid a global boom in Japanese green tea, as surging demand has made matcha increasingly difficult to procure even within Japan. (News On Japan)
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Nissan to Cut Nearly 20,000 Jobs as Business Deteriorates

May 13, 2025 - 00:38
Nissan Motor has decided to cut nearly 20,000 jobs globally as it struggles with worsening business performance. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s 2024 Current Account Surplus Tops 30 Trillion Yen as Exports and Investments Rise

May 12, 2025 - 09:28
Japan recorded a current account surplus of 30.3771 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance, continuing a long-standing trend of strong income from trade and overseas investment. (News On Japan)
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Toyota Expects 35% Drop in Net Profit as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

May 11, 2025 - 22:49
Toyota Motor announced on May 8th its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting a 1.0% year-on-year increase in revenue to 48.5 trillion yen, but a 34.9% decline in net profit to 3.1 trillion yen. (News On Japan)
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