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The Japan's wearable 'walkie-talkie' changes the way we experience outdoor sports

The Japan's wearable walkie-talkie Bonx enables group of people to communicate when involved in outdoor activities. The communication is through Bluetooth, which scans the surrounding Bluetooth users. It is easy to use the device with just two buttons, which can be easily pressed with gloves.

Japan labor groups demand half of minimum wage hike at only 3,000 yen in 2016

Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions Japan Automobile Workers’ Union and the Japanese Electrical Electronic & Information Union demand increases of 3,000 yen $24 in monthly base pay.

Honda lifts retirement age to address Japan's aging demographics

Honda Motor Co. will lift its employees’ retirement age to 65, making it one of the biggest companies in Japan to address the nation’s aging demographics.

Japan's GPIF, the world's biggest pension fund, reported a $64B quarterly loss

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest, reported a record loss of $64.34 billion due to China’s economic slowdown.

Tokyo stocks fell amid concerns over Japan’s weaker industrial production

Japanese stock fell after data showed that Japan's industrial production fell short of expectations in October. All but three of 33 industry groups of the Topix index took a dive.

Bureaucracy hinders Japan's plan to create the world's cleanest car

The lengthy process to implement regulations on Hydrogen fueling stations is costing Japan its ambition to be the leader in creating clean, eco cars.

Nippon's Nanofiber Diapers Could Help Boost Japan's Economic Growth

Nippon Paper Industries Co. will build a factory to mass produce nanofiber by next year. It is expected to help boost the country’s economic growth.

Toshiba to sell sensor business to Sony for 20 billion yen, overhaul unprofitable semiconductor business

Toshiba announced Wednesday that it will sell its image sensor business to Sony and it plans to overhaul its semiconductor business, after a big accounting scandal.

Japan Regional Lender Ashikaga and Joyo Bank to Merge

Many businesses consider merging and acquisition to make their industry stronger and to stay alive despite the economic slowdown.

What you will like about Mazda CX-3: A lot

Launched starting in Japan early in this year, Mazda CX-3 is one of the best looking and most affordable small SUVs. Mazda CX-3 is offered with SKYACTIV Technology delivering powerful driving experience yet impressive on its economy. Mazda CX-3 also offers a handsome and stylish design with 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design.

Asian shares advance as Fed keeps rates unchanged

Asian markets advanced Friday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates near zero. But Japanese shares fell as the yen strengthened.

More accounting errors delay Toshiba's annual forecast

Several discovered new errors inhibit Toshiba from closing its books and announcing its annual revenue. CEO accepts accountability and will resign voluntarily if dealine is not met.

Japan's 0.4% deflated economy, assault to 'Abenomics'

Even with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Abenomics, the country's declining economy cannot be uplift by his three-pronged approach. Unless he did something to make the economy rise once again, he will fail to get support rates from the upcoming Upper House election.

Line to make best of untapped streaming music market in Japan

Line, a popular messaging app operator, has launched its music streaming service- 'Line Music' in Japan making a headstart in virtually untapped market of mobile music business.

Solar Impulse 2 Plane Landed Unexpectedly In Japan; Team Is Still Up For The World Attempt

Nagoya, Japan -- Solar Impulse 2 had its incidental landing considering the bad weather taking off the western Pacific Ocean.

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