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'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film

LOS ANGELES -- Japan's "Drive My Car" won best non-English language film at the 79th Golden Globe Awards on Monday (Sunday in Los Angeles).

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 10, 2022

Japan, U.S. considering export controls for advanced technology

The Japanese and U.S. governments are considering the creation of a multilateral framework to regulate the export of advanced technology, according to several sources. Japan and the United States want to cooperate with like-minded countries in Europe and block exports of such technology to China, which seeks to utilize private-sector…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 10, 2022

TOTO to build faucet factory in Vietnam

FUKUOKA -- Toto Ltd. will build a new factory for faucets in northern Vietnam to meet growing global demand, the company has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 10, 2022

Half-size Zico statues on sale for 5.5 million yen

Kashima Antlers, a professional soccer club in the J. League's top division, are accepting orders for smaller versions of a bronze statue of former player and technical director Zico.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 10, 2022

World Natural Heritage sites in Japan under threat from poachers

Rampant poaching of rare plants and insects is taking place on Kagoshima Prefecture's Amami-Oshima island, which was registered as a World Natural Heritage site in July.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 10, 2022

Craftsmen, companies bring consumers into creative process

When companies and consumers walk hand-in-hand in the creation of a product, it produces brand loyalty. At a time when values are diversifying and hot-sellers are difficult to predict, a new trend has started with this kind of "process consumption."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2022

Giveaways, promotions aim to raise milk consumption in New Year

Getting people to drink milk during the New Year holidays has been an urgent matter this winter for dairy farmers, local governments and industry promotion groups across the country. Consumption is usually low at this time of year, with schools not in session, but the coronavirus pandemic has caused a…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2022

SoftBank offshoot to help boost decarbonization of regional govts

Agoop Corp. plans to help regional governments and corporations decarbonize by analyzing information on the location of vehicles.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2022

Control inflation for stable growth in global economy / Japan must devise trade strategies for Asia

The global economy has picked up, after a period of stagnation caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. To maintain stable growth this year, it will be essential for governments and central banks to implement appropriate policies.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2022

Japan, U.S. to cooperate on core tech development for next-gen fast reactors

Japan and the United States will work together to develop technology related to core equipment and systems of nuclear reactors in a next-generation fast reactor project, according to the outline of a memorandum of understanding.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 9, 2022