Sonic the Hedgehog creator arrested on insider trading charges
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka has been arrested by Japanese authorities on insider trading charges over purchases of an online gaming company in 2020.
Japan warns US’ EV tax credit in Biden inflation bill could deter investment, cost jobs
Japan warned the US government over the weekend that its electric vehicle tax credit could ultimately deter investment in North America.
Stellantis, US government warn 276K vehicle owners to park older models after Takata air bags killed 3 drivers
After Takata airbags in Stellantis vehicles killed three people, the company and the U.S. government have warned 276,000 owners to stop driving their vehicles.
German tapped to lead Japan's medical company Olympus as CEO
Known for 35mm film cameras, Olympus now focuses on more advanced cameras, the kinds doctors use to look inside your organs. Foreign CEOs are rare in Japan.
Japanese company encourages employees to bring their dogs to work
In a country that doesn’t welcome pets to many establishments, Japanese tech giant Fujitsu is encouraging its Kawasaki workers to bring their dogs to promote flexible working.
Forever 21, American Eagle returning to Japan
U.S. fast fashion brands such as Forever 21 and American Eagle are set to return to the Japanese retail market. They both previously left the market in 2019.
Robots that stock drinks at convenience stores aim to automate all 'boring jobs done by humans'
Telexistence, a robot company that operates out of Tokyo, is looking to use a robot, named TX SCARA, to replace 'repetitive' and 'boring' jobs currently done by humans.
Toyota ramps up investment in US battery plant to nearly $4 billion
Toyota is planning to invest $3.8 billion into a battery production plant in North Carolina, the company announced. Toyota expects a surge in demand for electronic vehicles.
Toyota investing $5.6B in US, Japan EV battery production
Toyota is investing $5.6 billion to boost manufacturing of electric batteries for both the U.S. and Japanese markets.
Japan arrests 4 on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
A former Tokyo Olympic committee board member and three people from a clothing company that sponsored the 2020 Games have been arrested on bribery suspicions.
Japanese company, Nippon Denkai, shifts location for $150 million copper foil plant from SC to Georgia
Nippon Denkai's American subsidiary announced plans for a $150 million copper and foil plant to be built in Augusta, GA. The plant was originally announced to be built in Camden, S.C.
Future of 'Abenomics' policies open-ended after assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who set the tone for Japan's economic future, was assassinated Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara prefecture.
Abe assassination videos removed from Facebook, Twitter
Twitter and Facebook said Friday that they will be deleting any videos of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
US, Japan reach deal to scrap tariffs on imported steel
United States Steel CEO David Burritt explained why he is pleased with the deal with Japan to cut tariffs on the commodity.
China fines Japanese-owned 7-Eleven for calling Taiwan a country
The Chinese communist government fined the Japanese-owned 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Beijing more than $23,000 for labeling Taiwan a country.
Japan's record $940 bln budget may help COVID-hit economy, fiscal discipline in doubt
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet approved on Friday a record $940 billion budget for the next fiscal year as COVID-19 responses added to the costs of supporting an aging population and rising military outlays to cope with China.
Japanese billionaire gets ready for December space mission
A forthcoming flight to space by a Japanese billionaire will allow the public to have a closer look at life on board the International Space Station, the president of Space Adventures, a company that organized the flight, said Friday.
Japan's Prime Minister Suga resigns
Yoshihide Suga told reporters that heading Japan’s pandemic response and campaigning to lead his governing Liberal Democratic Party at the same time divided his energies.
Toshiba's No.2 shareholder calls for immediate resignation of board chair, 3 directors
Toshiba Corp's second-biggest shareholder on Sunday demanded the board chairman and three other directors resign immediately after an investigation found the company had colluded with the Japanese government to pressure foreign investors.
SoftBank reports $37B Vision Fund profit on Coupang
SoftBank Group Corp on Wednesday reported a 4.027 trillion yen ($36.99 billion) fourth-quarter profit at its Vision Fund unit after booking a gain on investment Coupang, underscoring its recovery a year after a record loss.