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June 2, 2023 at 5:31 am

Young Kabuki actor’s debut breaks Japanese theater traditions VIEW

Ten-year-old Maholo Terajima Ghnassia is breaking conventions as one of the biggest emerging stars in Japan’s Kabuki theater tradition.

Entertainment

Toyota’s Corolla racing car powered by liquid hydrogen runs on the racing course during a 24-hour race at Fuji International Speedway in Oyama town, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo, Sunday, May 28, 2023. The hydrogen-fueled Corolla has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota’s resolve to develop green vehicles. (Toyota Motor Corp. via AP) RPYK801 RPYK801

May 31, 2023 at 10:30 pm

Toyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers VIEW

A humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world...

May 30, 2023 at 2:39 am

Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso joining forces in ecological technology

German truck maker Daimler, Toyota and two other automakers plan to work together on new technologies, including the use of hydrogen fuel, to help fight...

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May 19, 2023 at 5:49 pm

Japan’s Toyota discloses improper crash tests at Daihatsu subsidiary

Toyota has found improper crash tests for a model and suspended shipments, in the latest in a series of embarrassing woes plaguing Japan’s top automaker.

Business

May 17, 2023 at 10:07 pm

Japan racks up trade deficit although exports gradually rebound

Japan has racked up a trade deficit in April, marking the 21st month in a row of deficits, although it declined dramatically compared to a...

Business

May 17, 2023 at 8:56 pm

Japan’s leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were...

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People walk at a pedestrian crossing in Ginza shopping district Friday, March 31, 2023, in Tokyo. Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March as private demand rebounded after COVID-19-related restrictions were eased, according to data released Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

May 16, 2023 at 8:39 pm

Japan’s economy rebounds on healthy consumption as COVID restrictions ease, tourists arrive

Japan’s economy has grown at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March.

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May 14, 2023 at 9:47 pm

Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix

The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and...

Business

May 12, 2023 at 3:28 am

Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach

Toyota’s much-touted online service for its drivers had a data breach spanning over a decade, risking outside access to information on more than 2 million...

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May 11, 2023 at 4:42 am

Japan’s Honda records lower profit, projects recovery ahead on sales rebound

Honda’s profit for the fiscal year that ended in March has dropped 1.7% as sales took a hit from a semiconductor shortage and restrictions in...

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