日本ビジネス

World's Longest Public Road Test of a Self-Driving Vehicle Now Underway in Japan

The test features the Macnica EVO, an electric microbus that shuttles passengers between a bullet train station and 3 hot spring resorts in rural Japan.

Apr 20 •

Attention Global “Techpats” - Japan to Open Doors with New Digital Nomad Visa

While details of the application process have yet to be announced, Japan's new digital nomad visa is likely to attract talent from overseas.

Mar 14 •

Japan Braces for the Next “Big One” on the Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

The long-anticipated Nankai Trough earthquake and tsunami could cause 330,000 deaths and displace more than 8 million people.

Mar 12 •

Some Like It Hot: Japanese Supermarket Mogul to Sell Geothermal Energy as a Franchise

It's a novel way to harness Japan's untapped geothermal natural resources to provide the island nation with cheap, efficient and environmentally…

Mar 2 •

Weak Japanese Yen Causes Domestic and International Travel Demand to Flipflop

The double whammy of inflation and relatively anemic wage growth means no more trips to Hawaii but maybe one to Okinawa.

Feb 28 •

Back to the Future: The Nikkei 225 Just Hit an All-Time High; So What?

Take a look under the hood of the Japanese economy to get a balanced view of what this milestone may mean relative to the end of the “bubble economy” of…

Feb 23 •

Wooden Skyscrapers Challenge the Conventional Wisdom of the Three Little Pigs

Especially in earthquake-prone Japan, the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) for high-rise construction may seem counterintuitive, but it's fast…

Jan 20 •

Sales of Lactic Acid Beverages Nearly Overtake Vegetable Juices in Japan

Kids are told to chug lactic acid drinks like Calpis and Yakult rather than "drink" their vegetables.

Jan 8 •

You’ve Got Mail, But It’s Going to Cost You!

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night will prevent the cost of postage in Japan from rising for the first time in more than 30 years.

Jan 2 •

Japanese TV Ratings Released into the Public Domain

Normally closely guarded data and analytics provide a snapshot of viewing habits and the most popular programs in Japan.

Dec 23, 2023 •

Where Did All the Magazines Go?

Major wholesaler to stop supplying magazines to Lawson and FamilyMart.

Dec 16, 2023 •

How Much Is Enough to Retire in Japan?

In a society where living to 100 is becoming relatively common, Japanese retirees must carefully manage their "golden years" over many decades.

Dec 2, 2023 •

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