Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa to step down

Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa to step down

Nissan Motor's CEO Hiroto Saikawa says he is stepping down on September 16.

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Nissan CEO unaware of overpayment

Nissan CEO unaware of overpayment

Nissan Motor president Hiroto Saikawa says he was not aware that he received more than he should have in executive compe...

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Next-gen automatic checkout system enables easy shopping

Next-gen automatic checkout system enables easy shopping

NTT Data Corporation has a new automatic checkout system that enables shoppers to simply choose merchandise and walk out...

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Last rooftop amusement park closes

Last rooftop amusement park closes

Japan's last large-scale rooftop amusement park closes in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

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Manga, airplane themed hotels

Manga, airplane themed hotels

As record numbers of tourists flock to Japan, hotels are providing new experiences, including manga-themed accommodation...

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Lawson teams up with Uber Eats

Lawson teams up with Uber Eats

Lawson becomes the first convenience store chain in Japan to offer delivery service with Uber Eats.

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Flying trucks could help Japan's understaffed delivery industry

Flying trucks could help Japan's understaffed delivery industry

Delivery service giant Yamato unveils a "flying truck" that can transport parcels.

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Nikkei sinks, yen strengthens

Nikkei sinks, yen strengthens

Tokyo stock prices sink and the yen rises on the back of growing worries about US-China trade friction.

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Lawson tries out unmanned store operation

Lawson tries out unmanned store operation

Lawson is experimenting with operating a convenience store unmanned overnight to tackle labor shortage.

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Korean Air to cut Japan flights

Korean Air to cut Japan flights

South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air will cut flights to Japan due to the declining demand caused by trade friction bet...

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