Japan backs new perovskite solar cell tech, enabling roof and wall power generation.
Japan's METI and NEDO are supporting a 12.5 billion yen project by Sekisui Chemical and others.
Japan's METI and NEDO are supporting a 12.5 billion yen project by Sekisui Chemical and others.
Japanese manufacturers hold a significant market share in ASEAN, but Chinese automakers have been gaining ground in recent years. By deepening cooperation with ASEAN, Japan aims to…
Fraud in automobile-type approvals applications is sending ripples through the industry. The incident, which began at Daihatsu Motor has spread to five domestic passenger car manuf…
Carbon neutrality (CN) is a significant social issue facing companies. The first step to addressing this issue is to visualize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, leading to the consid…
CLT is fireproof, earthquake-resistant, and highly durable, contributing to decarbonization. The use of wooden construction and wood-based buildings is rising in the non-residentia…
Full-year forecasts for eight electronic component companies: seven increase in profits for the current period; automotive applications remain strong.
Top Japanese machinery and tool companies are projecting growth in 2024, fueled by increased investments in semiconductors and electric vehicles.
Currently, Japan is implementing its Sixth Energy Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030 compared to 2013. The power source mix is expected …
DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …
In 2024, the Japanese government designated it as the "first year of medium-sized enterprises," intending to boost support, investment, and wage hikes for this vital sector.
Four tyre companies' capital investment increased by 7%, expanding high-value-added products responding to increased demand through structural reforms and accelerating development …
Japan’s manufacturing scene is in flux, with quality becoming a "management problem." "Industrial morality" is deemed essential for top management. Recent quality fraud issues at J…
Sodick announces a medium-term management plan to target 90.7 Billion Yen sales and 5.5 Billion Yen net profit by 2026, focusing on structural reforms and overseas production revie…
Japan machine tool orders in 2024 are anticipated to reach 1.5 trillion yen, marking the first increase in two years, though with a modest 0.9% rise from 2023.
Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…
Amidst escalating "China risk," Japanese companies are reevaluating their operations. Faced with economic security concerns and supply chain dependencies, businesses are navigating…
Taking a leap towards sustainability! Daikin Industries is swapping steam boilers with innovative heat pumps to slash carbon emissions as a move to cleaner, greener energy solution…
Toyota is embracing the challenge of production innovation by transforming the factory landscape and reshaping manufacturing processes through a fusion of technology, experience, a…
Exciting news from Tokyo Stock Exchange! The carbon credit market is now open, paving the way for sustainable business practices and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
NTT E-Drone Technology is set to launch “AC101 Connect”, its newly developed agricultural drone for precision automatic spraying of pesticides, in spring 2024