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Avatar Posted by mikesblender 12 days ago (http://www.mikesblender.com)
Category: General | Tags: sapporo english hokkaido business
Why would an English teacher need to take a business trip? That's the first question I would ask upon reading the above title. Has my company gotten so powerful that I'm now flying around the country just to teach? read more »
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Avatar Posted by James 37 days ago (http://mdn.mainichi.jp)
Category: News | Tags: business
The rise of "service" overtime: Labor standards inspection offices across the country confirmed approximately 27.2 billion yen in unpaid overtime last fiscal year, up about 4.5 billion yen from the year earlier. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 40 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: Business and Economy | Tags: work jobs business university japan
The Nikkei is reporting that this year's graduating seniors will see reduced hiring for the first time in five years. read more »
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Avatar Posted by thechemist 61 days ago (http://joi.ito.com)
Category: Politics | Tags: corruption politics business
A quick and interesting article by Joi Ito about prime minister Aso's cement company connections. Also mentions Dogs and Demons, an excellent book from what I've heard. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 92 days ago (http://asiajin.com)
Category: Technology | Tags: google business alpha keyword
An interesting comparison of what keywords each letter brings to mind in the US vs. Japan. read more »
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Avatar Posted by monkutare 123 days ago (http://www.nippon-sekai.com)
Category: Business and Economy | Tags: business overtime karoshi
When it was revealed in June that hundreds of Japanese civil servants had accepted beer, snacks and even cash from Tokyo taxi drivers in return for repeat business, the public reaction was unsurprisingly sour. The “pub taxis”, as they were dubbed, operate late at night, when trains have stopped ru read more »
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Avatar Posted by monkutare 123 days ago (http://www.timesonline.co.uk)
Category: Business and Economy | Tags: business economy innovation
For many years, the Tokyo Metro has been waging a cross little campaign to improve the manners of an already well-mannered travelling public. Unswervingly critical of the young, intrusive posters have appeared begging ladies not to adjust their mascara on the trains (they actually deserve an award read more »
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Avatar Posted by yattahp 160 days ago (http://www.letsjapan.markmode.com)
Category: General | Tags: cool biz business fashion energy summer
Cool Biz: see real working guys who took off their ties. read more »
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Avatar Posted by soccerluv 315 days ago (http://www.samuraisoapbox.com)
Category: News | Tags: japan advertising business
What would be the perfect advertising campaign in Japan? read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 316 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan shopping business
Things have not gone well for Japan's department stores over the past eleven years. Despite the 'economic recovery,' they have seen sales fall for eleven straight years. Is there hope for this industry to turn itself around? read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 318 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: General | Tags: japan business work
Bankruptcies in Japan shot up 6.4% in 2007, with over 120,000 people losing their jobs. Is this a sign that the economic recovery hasn't really taken root? read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 322 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: Work | Tags: japan foreigners business visa
On Tuesday morning, Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura talked about changing the current visa system so that some degree of Japanese ability would be necessary to get or renew a work visa. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 323 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: General | Tags: business japan supermarkets
Wal-Mart has delisted Seiyu from the stock exchange and has put forth a plan to return the company to profitability within two years. Is this possible? read more »
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Avatar Posted by kenzo 334 days ago (http://www.japaneconomynews.com)
Category: Technology | Tags: japan economy business 2008
A look forward at what some of the biggest issues facing the Japanese economy might be in 2008. read more »
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