Top execs resign at Japanese supplement firm linked to dozens of deaths

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ The chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignation on Tuesday, as the company probes dozens of deaths potentially linked to… Read more

China’s Baosteel to buy out Nippon Steel’s 50% stake in auto steel venture

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ China’s Baosteel said Tuesday that it will acquire Nippon Steel’s 50% stake in their auto steel joint venture for about $242 million. The contract for the… Read more

Coca-Cola raises full-year sales guidance after stronger-than-expected second quarter

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ Coca-Cola is raising its full-year sales guidance after a stronger-than-expected second quarter boosted by continued price increases. The Atlanta beverage giant said Tuesday it now expects… Read more

Amazon begins online pharmacy, drug delivery services in Japan

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday started online prescriptions and medicine delivery services in Japan in cooperation with some 2,500 drug stores across the country, the… Read more

Japan urges citizens not to join Russia-Ukraine war after man’s death

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japan on Tuesday urged its citizens not to get involved in Russia’s war in Ukraine, as the top government spokesman acknowledged the death of a national… Read more

‘Assassin’s Creed’ makers defend ‘creative liberties’ over black samurai character

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ The makers of “Assassin’s Creed” defended their “creative liberties” on Tuesday after nearly 100,000 people signed a petition launched in Japan against the introduction of a… Read more

Andy Murray confirms Paris Olympics will be his last event before retiring

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ Two-time Olympic men’s singles champion Andy Murray confirmed Tuesday he will end his career next week at the Paris Games. “Arrived in Paris for my last… Read more

JR West now has giant robots performing maintenance work via VR-goggled operators

Tokyo, 24 July, /AJMEDIA/ As the largest rail operator in west Japan, keeping its tracks in good working order is of critical importance to West Japan Railway Company. So this… Read more