Life
Hoshino Resorts aims to cash in on new Japanese export: hospitality
Ski-loving fourth-generation CEO specializes in revamping traditional inns
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Politics
Abe's school scandal gains steam on high-profile resignation
Renewed focus on cut-rate land deal stokes fears of a domino effect
Japan-Update
Panasonic prepares to offload main security camera plant
Japanese group cutting costs in segment, shifting from hardware to software
Business deals
Japan's Denso to boost stake in chipmaker Renesas to 5%
Autoparts maker pursuing synergies on self-driving technology
Japan-Update
Honda takes business jet to India
Expanded Asian sales network to put more wind beneath HondaJet's wings
Economy
Kuroda recommits to stimulus in long struggle with deflation
Breaking mindset on prices is no easy task, BOJ chief warns ahead of second term
International relations
Japan wary US-North Korea talks will overlook kidnappings
Abe will visit Washington in April to seek Trump's cooperation
Japan-Update
Western Digital to invest $4.6bn in joint venture with Toshiba
Reconciling differences, partners seek to make up ground on Samsung
Japan-Update
Japan Inc. profit growth projected to slow in fiscal 2018
Stronger yen viewed as putting brakes on exporter earnings
Japan-Update
Scammed Japanese homebuilder insists it hid nothing
Expert says Sekisui House is not holding itself accountable for past mess
Economy
BOJ keeps rates steady as market awaits Kuroda speech
Governor to begin second term, while two deputies end theirs
Cryptocurrencies
Coincheck aims to resume operations next week
Regulator's conditions include paying compensation to heist victims
Japan-Update
Japan secures steady supply of platinum metals from South Africa
Deal equals 20% of nation's demand for materials used in fuel cells and cars
Business deals
Eisai teams with Merck to boost sales of cancer drug
Japanese drugmaker bets future on using payments to devise dementia treatments
Politics
Japan shifts course to tighten grip on cryptocurrency exchanges
FSA focuses on consumer protection as sloppy management comes to light
Japan-Update
Japan's Dai-ichi Life plans foray into Cambodia
Insurer to tap into young and fast-growing economy
Japan-Update
Panasonic to double Chinese appliance sales by fiscal 2020
Broadening customer base key to the goal for fiscal 2020
Japan-Update
FamilyMart Uny stock soars on merger payoff hopes
Japanese convenience store chain hits all-time high, outperforming rivals
International relations
Turkey's economy minister seeks Japan trade pact this year
Japan-EU deal adds urgency; Ankara plans 'countermeasures' against US tariffs
Japan-Update
Kobe Steel to name machinery head as new president
Company avoids candidates from scandal-ridden mainstay steel business
