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Arts|Entertainment

Japan hails record Emmy success for 'Shogun' as cultural win

Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are

Japan hails record Emmy success for 'Shogun' as cultural win
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Japan's Suntory aims for greater US canned cocktail market share, bets on spirits expertise

Japan's Suntory Holdings is betting on its spirits expertise to boost its share in the U.S. canned cocktails market, said a senior official from the drinks giant that

Japan's Suntory aims for greater US canned cocktail market share, bets on spirits expertise
Business|Economy

Uniqlo owner lifts forecast again as weak yen powers sales from tourists

The Japanese operator of fashion giant Uniqlo on Thursday raised its forecast for what would be its third consecutive year of record profits, buoyed by strong sales at

Uniqlo owner lifts forecast again as weak yen powers sales from tourists
News|Technology

Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks

Japan's government has finally eliminated the use of floppy disks in all its systems, two decades since their heyday, reaching a long-awaited milestone in a campaign

Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
Business|Health

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand

For years, Japan's Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare.

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand
Economy|Travel

Japan visitors top 3 million for third month as yen fuels boom

Japan had more than 3 million visitors for a third straight month in May, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen helped continue a record pace for inbound

Japan visitors top 3 million for third month as yen fuels boom
Business

Uniqlo owner set for 26% profit surge on China rebound, yen slide

The Japanese operator of global clothing chain Uniqlo is expected to blow past last year's record profit when it reports results on Thursday, benefiting from a

Uniqlo owner set for 26% profit surge on China rebound, yen slide
Economy

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index is nearing its all-time high of 38,957.44 set on Dec. 29, 1989 in the heady days of the country's bubble economy.

FACTBOX-Japan's Nikkei then and now, as shares near '89 record

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