Technology
Robot runs like a marathoner but is destined for the factory
High-speed camera keeps the thing leaning forward and not falling over
Japan-Update
Economy
Japan helping seafood exporters sell more to China, South Korea
Government to cover a third of costs for refrigerated facilities at six ports
CEO in the news
SoftBank Masayoshi Son inspired by dad's business travails
Father of billionaire tech mogul did business in booze, pork and pinball
Business
Father of SoftBank CEO Son offered constant kudos
Masayoshi Son's dad repeatedly assured him he was a 'genius'
Politics
Japan sows information sharing to cultivate rice exports
Linking farmers with sellers could quadruple foreign shipments
Politics
Japan's ruling coalition urges Xi to visit Abe
Senior officials push for 'new era' of bilateral ties in trip to Beijing
Economy
Japan becomes China's favorite foreign spot for New Year's
South Korea loses favor with travelers over soured diplomatic relationships
Business
Chugai Pharma to inject $220m into Singapore bio drug lab
Japanese drugmaker plans to expand antibody research to battle specialty startups
Business
AI to slash 90% of office work for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance sales staff
Japanese company looks to allocate workers more effectively
Economy
Japan's industrial production expands on Chinese demand
Robot exports climb, but rising inventories pose risk
Economy
Tokyo's new rental office supply seen tripling in 2018
Vacancy rate may rise after years on the decline as big-building projects wrap up
Business
Japan materials makers' season of disgrace stretching into 2018
Distance between top management and culpable units remains a challenge
Business
Hitachi chairman poised to head top Japan business lobby
Political influence and adroit leadership likely won Nakanishi the role
Stocks
Small- and midcap stocks fueled Japan market in 2017
Tech, robotics companies draw money with bright outlooks
Japan-Update
Nomura Research on track for record profit in April-Dec
Demand for systems development and cutting-edge technology grows
Japan-Update
Asahi Glass profit rises 30%, shattering forecast
Chemicals grow in Southeast Asia; automotive glass struggles
Japan-Update
Convenience store chain Lawson's profit hit by productivity push
Nine-month operating profit seen falling 6% on store investments
Business
Panasonic sees pure opportunity in China's smog
Already No. 1 in the air purifier market, company aims to double sales
Business
Japan's Gakken to launch after-school classes in Indonesia
Education provider aiming for $2.2mn in sales within 5 years
