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An ad campaign depicting Japanese same-sex couples is a cautious step in the right direction
Japanese carmaker says steep price rise offers chance to hasten shift away from petrol
Overarching goal for Tokyo is to set high standards for trade in Asia
Japanese group’s expected U-turn a sign of fresh rifts in alliance with Renault and Nissan
Kirin pulled out of military-linked beer deal but for others, it’s business as usual
Courtship by tech giant is double-edged for vehicle manufacturers
Choosing the best coffee shops in Tokyo — a city awash with excellent Java — is nigh-on mission impossible. Here are five of the many that give our correspondent a real buzz
The index’s continued rise suggests retail investors are changing Japan’s markets
Seiko Hashimoto replaces Yoshiro Mori who stepped down after saying women talked too much
Extreme weather add to pressure on car manufacturers that already have to deal with the global chip shortage
Belated inoculation drive means not many will be immunised when games start in July
Trade rift between Beijing and Washington creates havoc and opportunity for Asia’s economic giants
The pandemic is forcing older, more remote customers to engage with financial services online
Transition to nuclear energy will be easier in countries where seismic activity is low
Rise in GDP boosts hopes of mounting a ‘V-shaped’ recovery
Talks ended after disagreement over branding of iPhone maker’s secretive effort
Departure over sexist remarks unusual in country where politicians often survive gaffes
Sharp local proverb captures sense of tokenism and old mores resisting change
Employees backed by Lone Star bought out real estate developer for $1.9bn last year
Yoshiro Mori’s position became untenable after corporate sponsors issued public criticism
Pivot to lower alcohol content as drinks culture yields to pandemic and social change
Governor refuses meeting with Yoshiro Mori as sponsors step up criticism of former prime minister
World’s biggest carmaker also lifts annual profit guidance by 54%
Spate of deaths prompts questions over whether support services are helping those in need
Outlook is much bleaker for the two Japanese carmakers than for European rivals
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