Japan-Update
Mitsubishi Electric robot arm to work alongside humans
Collaborative robots offer a flexible and cost-effective way to save on labor
Japan-Update
Asia Insight
Japanese economy showing signs of exiting deflation
Wage hikes hold the key to higher consumption as growth readies to enter 6th year
Business
Japan's elephant brand trying to raise its overseas profile
Zojirushi suffers as Chinese tourists binge less on kitchen appliances
Japan-Update
Japan eyes electronic-warfare jet, could jam missile bases
Remote strike potential would draw nation closer to offensive capability
Politics
Japan, Russia seek January talks on developing disputed isles
Economic collaboration on Northern Territories could pave way for peace treaty
Japan-Update
Lamb becoming part of Japanese food culture
Cheaper than beef and pork, it is also lower in fat and higher in iron
Business
Japan's Keihin to double motorcycle parts sales in India
Honda-affiliated manufacturer aims to shift to greener fuel injectors
Stocks
Machinery stocks seen leading the way on Tokyo exchange in 2018
Market analysts also expect bank shares to rise as Japan exits deflation
Business
For Japan's ski resorts, it's no longer all downhill from here
Overseas tourists and the 2018 Winter Olympics thaw a frozen industry
Economy
Cosmetics tops women's apparel in Japanese spending survey
Aging population accelerating decades-long shift
Stocks
Keyence, tech stocks power Tokyo market cap surge in 2017
But scandals sap values of Nissan, Subaru and others
Business
Japan's maglev project brings back a ghost of the past: bid-rigging
Some contractors may not have seen actions as breaking the law
Business
Yamaha thinking bigger with electric motorbikes, new chief says
New powertrain and robotics units seen accelerating growth
Equities
2018 may bring surprises for bulls and bears alike
Analysts see chance of Nikkei 30,000, BOJ backing off easing, Toyota buying Tesla
Business
Sony going after Asian mobile game market in 2018
Popular Japanese app will be rolled out in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau
Business
$93bn Vision Fund reveals SoftBank's bold ambitions
Japanese group taking high-risk, high-return course as venture capitalist
Japan-Update
Toothbrush maker Lion seen shining fourth year of record profit
Japanese consumer goods maker enjoys brisk sales of high-margin products
Business
JR East starts operations in UK -- 'birthplace' of railway
Offering new coaches and Wi-Fi, major Japanese company sets sights abroad
Business
SoftBank invests in Uber to take on Google
Stake in ride-hailing app will be key in company's quest for data
Looking ahead 2018
Japan serious about improving China relations: Chief Secretary Suga
Pledges a higher consumption tax rate and lower social security spending
