Diamond glasses frames lure free spenders

Diamond glasses frames lure free spenders

A Japanese firm unveils diamond-encrusted glasses frames that retail for $50k.

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Local land prices rebound

Local land prices rebound

Regional land prices in Japan post the first increase in 27 years.

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Time lapse: Ofunato rebuilding

Time lapse: Ofunato rebuilding

Time-lapse videos shows reconstruction progress in Ofunato as one resident shares the realities of day-to-day life.

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Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi try fresh start

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi try fresh start

Top executives of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor announce "a new start for the alliance."

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Chips hit by price hikes amid food inflation

Chips hit by price hikes amid food inflation

The price of potato chips and other snacks is going up in Japan.

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Innovative magnifier shakes up market

Innovative magnifier shakes up market

A new kind of magnifying glass is attracting attention in Japan.

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Cashless rebate details decided

Cashless rebate details decided

Japan's government sets a 5% rebate for cashless purchases in time for the October consumption tax hike.

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Future convenience store unveiled

Future convenience store unveiled

A robotic convenience store intended to cope with Japan's labor shortage is unveiled in Tokyo.

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Edible flowers on the rise

Edible flowers on the rise

A boom in edible flowers is sweeping Japan.

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New RoBoHoN can babysit

New RoBoHoN can babysit

Electronics maker Sharp comes out with upgraded RoBoHoNs that can babysit.

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