Japan: Page 7

Business News

Starbucks to Serve Branded Alcoholic Drinks in Japan

The drink menu features unique concoctions such as the Wine Fraggino.

Science & Technology

An AI's Novella Passes First Round of Japanese Literary Contest

But fret not, we're not going to be out of the job anytime soon.

Business News

Japan Driverless Taxi Startup Eyes Partnerships With Automakers

The venture has set the 2020 Games in Tokyo as a target to develop software to operate driverless cars and an online service to ferry athletes and tourists between Olympic venues and the city's transport hubs.

Growth Strategies

Why Achieving Organisational Agility is Important for Business

Achieving agility is a key organisational driver for organisations keen on reducing time to market, fostering innovation and tackling complexity.

Business News

Meet the Chatty Robot That Acts as a Smartphone

RoBoHoN can dance and talk with people in addition to performing smartphone functions like texting and browsing the Internet.

Franchise

Is Burger King Bringing a Burger With Black Buns to the U.S.?

The burger has been a hit in Japan, and rumors are swirling it will make its U.S. debut for Halloween.

Business News

You Can Soon Buy an 8K TV -- But There's a Catch

Sharp's $133,000 ultra-HD television will go on sale in October.

Growing a Business

4 Reasons to Pivot Your Business Toward Asia

Asia is an untapped market with huge potential, creating opportunities to grow businesses in a multitude of industries.

Business News

Japanese Court: Bitcoin Can't Be Owned, People Can't Sue Mt. Gox for Compensation

A judge ruled that bitcoins don't have the 'tangible qualities' needed to constitute owned property by Japanese law.

Business News

Ex-CEO of Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Arrested in Japan

Hundreds of millions of virtual currency dollars are missing.

Growing a Business

How Muji Created a Cult Following of Design Enthusiasts

Its products have no visible brand identifiers -- and that's proven to be a good thing.

Business News

Nintendo CEO Who Broadened Video Game Appeal Dies

Satoru Iwata's death comes months after he led the Japanese video-game maker's belated entry into mobile gaming following years of declining sales.

Thought Leaders

4 Unexpected Business Lessons From a Japanese Writer

Haruki Murakami's genius lies in his discipline, focus and determination. His work is applicable to running a startup.

Travel

Ever Sprint to Catch a Flight? You'll Appreciate This Airport's Racetrack Lanes.

As part of the runup to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan's largest airport gets a sporty upgrade. Just imagine all the goofy starting line selfies taking off.

Marketing

10 Starbucks Frappuccinos You Can't Buy in America

As the famous drink celebrates its 20th birthday, check out where in the world you can buy flavors such as cheesecake and red bean.