TOKYO -- Profits grew at nearly three-quarters of companies in Japan's nonmanufacturing sector during the April-September half, propelled by the entertainment, leisure and tech industries.
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Japan entertainment drives strong nonmanufacturing profits
Nintendo, Sanrio among top profit gainers in April-September half
Sanrio posted record profit for the April-September half thanks to the strength of its characters such as My Melody and Kuromi. (Photo by Munenori Nakamura)
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