Employees are an integral part of an organization and have a significant role in its success. After all, these individuals are responsible for all major and minor company matters. (News On Japan)

In the competitive world of music, having a comprehensive tool to analyze and promote your work is essential. Viberate for Artists offers just that—a platform where musicians can connect all their first-party stats in one hub and leverage professional, data-driven tools to promote their music effectively. (News On Japan)

The surge in electricity costs has reignited interest in solar power, with some households reducing their monthly electricity bills to as low as 600 yen by using solar panels and battery storage. (News On Japan)

The yen exchange rate surged rapidly amid moves perceived as intervention by the Japanese government. Meanwhile, speculators are eagerly eyeing another chance to ride the wave of yen depreciation. (News On Japan)

FamilyMart, a leading convenience store chain, will implement a summer time schedule for its headquarters employees starting July 16. The initiative will advance both the start and end of the workday by one hour, promoting energy conservation and work style reforms. (News On Japan)

Despite the rainy season not yet ending, the number of applications for insurance to cover the risk of heatstroke in Japan is increasing at an unprecedented speed. (News On Japan)

Men's makeup is increasingly popular among Gen Z, with over 40% expressing no resistance to the idea. This trend, which gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, sees young men adopting makeup for reasons such as covering acne scars and enhancing their appearance. (News On Japan)

The cost of making a single serving of curry rice in Japan has reached its highest point in the past decade. (News On Japan)

Keeping your B2B sales pipeline packed with hot leads is crucial for sustained growth and success. (News On Japan)

The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) announced the results of its survey on summer bonuses for major companies this year. According to the survey, the average bonus payment increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year, reaching 983,112 yen. (News On Japan)

Film cameras are experiencing an unexpected resurgence in Japan, as young consumers explore their nostalgic charm. (News On Japan)

To address the severe aviation fuel shortage in Japan, a new initiative has been launched as part of an emergency response formulated by the public and private sectors. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 41,831 yen today, marking a record high for the second consecutive day. (News On Japan)

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。 (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

The 'Summer Jumbo Lottery' tickets, offering a combined first prize and bonus of 700 million yen, went on sale on July 8. They will be available nationwide until August 8. The first prize of 500 million yen will have 24 winners, and the bonus prize of 100 million yen will have 48 winners. The second prize of 1 million yen will have 2,400 winners. (News On Japan)