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Halloween all the rage in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2016
» Enthusiasm among young Japanese for Halloween continues to grow year by year, not only as a day to enjoy "cosplay" but as a time to spend on goodies like nobody's business.
Mitsubishi passenger jet arrives in US for flight tests
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 30/09/2016
» MOSES LAKE, Washington: A new passenger jet being developed by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp arrived at its test-flight base in the United States on Wednesday, after being forced to turn back twice due to problems with its air-conditioning system.
Otsuka opens new medical-foods factory
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2016
» A joint venture involving Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co opened a new factory in Thailand on Wednesday to produce medical foods, which are nutritional products developed specifically for the dietary management of disease.
VR devices, games take centre stage
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2016
» CHIBA, Japan: Virtual reality devices and games grabbed the spotlight as the Tokyo Game Show opened in Chiba, east of Tokyo yesterday.
Line launches cheap smartphone service in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 05/09/2016
» TOKYO - Messaging app provider Line Corp said on Monday it started offering a cheap smartphone service starting from 500 yen (170 baht or $4.80) a month in Japan to a limited number of subscribers.
Japan's industrial output unchanged in July
Kyodo News, Published on 31/08/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's industrial output in July was unchanged from the previous month on a seasonally adjusted basis, the government said on Wednesday, suggesting the country's production remains on a recovery track.
Nissan buys 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors
Kyodo News, Published on 12/05/2016
» TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co will take a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp for 237 billion yen ($2.2 billion), the two companies said on Thursday, in a capital tie-up that will put the scandal-hit smaller rival under the wing of Japan's second-largest automaker.
PM meets Japan business leaders, urges more investment
Kyodo News, Published on 01/02/2016
» The head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Monday with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks aimed at facilitating and boosting Japanese investment in Thailand.
First 'animate' manga store to open in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 16/01/2016
» Japan Manga Alliance Co said on Friday it will open its first manga and animation goods store in Thailand on Feb 6 amid increasing efforts to promote "Cool Japan" youth pop culture abroad.
10 killed in government plane crash in Delhi
Kyodo News, Published on 22/12/2015
» NEW DELHI — Ten people were killed after a small jet crashed soon after take-off in Delhi on Tuesday, officials said.