Category: Japan

Where’s the Snow? Snowboarding Brands Are Trying to Find Out for Themselves.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Brands are changing their strategies and entering policy debates, as climate change continues to upend the snowfall calendar.
A Video-Gaming School Stumbles on a Way to Get Dropouts Back in Class

The New York Times – Business:
Japan’s first e-sports high school thought it would turn out pro gamers. Instead, it attracted an unexpected demographic.
Shoichiro Toyoda, Who Helped Make Toyota a Global Force, Dies at 97

The New York Times – Business:
He pushed the company into North America and beyond, setting it on its path to becoming one of the world’s most powerful automakers.
Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth

The New York Times – Business:
The modest expansion in the fourth quarter of 2022 was driven by a recovery in private consumption, as well as spending by visitors.
Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance

The New York Times – Business:
Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.
Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech

The New York Times – Business:
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year.
Yoshimitsu Yamada, Who Brought Aikido to the U.S., Dies at 84

The New York Times – Sports:
He emphasized the basics of the Japanese martial art, and he encouraged his students to develop their own interpretations of it.
Yukihiro Takahashi, Pioneer of Electronic Pop Music, Dies at 70

The New York Times – Music:
A drummer and singer, he was best known as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, one of Japan’s most successful bands and a major influence on hip-hop, techno and New Wave.
In Japan, a Visit to the Casio G-Shock Factory

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Most of the durable wristwatch’s models — and a number of other electronic items — are made at Yamagata Casio.
As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad

The New York Times – Business:
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad

The New York Times – Business:
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work

The New York Times – Business:
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.