Ajinomoto, the century-old food giant, continues to dominate the market, with annual sales exceeding one trillion yen. Known for its wide range of products, including frozen foods, seasonings, cosmetics, and medical-use amino acids, the company has recently made headlines for its flagship frozen gyoza, which has been a top seller in Japan for two decades. (News On Japan)

Japan is grappling with a severe sleep deprivation crisis, with economic losses estimated at 18 trillion yen annually due to reduced productivity, according to a study by the RAND Corporation. (News On Japan)

BookOff Group Holdings has announced the findings of an investigation into fraudulent activities, including fictitious buybacks, uncovered at stores nationwide. The total loss amounts to Y68 million. (News On Japan)

The 90th Paris Motor Show has opened, showcasing a significant presence from Chinese EV manufacturers as the European Union imposes additional tariffs. This year, no major Japanese manufacturers participated. (News On Japan)

A ranking of business terms that are often misunderstood by younger employees has sparked discussion. Are you using phrases that might not be understood by the younger generation without even realizing it? (News On Japan)

Japan Post has revealed that approximately 1.55 million customers' data from their postal savings accounts were improperly used for sales of insurance products by Japan Post Insurance without obtaining consent. (News On Japan)

Fast Retailing, the company behind Uniqlo, announced on October 10th its consolidated financial results for the year ending August 2024. (News On Japan)

U-NEXT Holdings announced its consolidated financial results for the year ending August 2024 on October 10th, reporting a sales increase of approximately 18% to 326.7 billion yen, while net profit rose by about 40% to 15.3 billion yen, marking strong gains in both revenue and profit. (News On Japan)

Honda has showcased its next-generation EVs, launching in 2026, featuring smaller batteries and motors which will reduce overall vehicle weight by 100 kilograms. (News On Japan)

Phrases like 'Ichome Ichiban,' often used by older generations in the workplace, have become a trending topic in videos. (News On Japan)