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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, March 12 Kyodo - A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, March 13 Kyodo -A man writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 13, 2024.(Kyodo)

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 13, 2024.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 13, 2024.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 13, 2024.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 13, 2024.

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Japanese business delegation in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A delegation of around 200 executives from major Japanese companies (facing the camera) hold a meeting with Chinese Commerce Ministry officials at the Chinese ministry in Beijing on Sept. 23, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

NEEMRANA, India - The surroundings of a Japan External Trade Organization-led industrial zone (back) in Neemrana in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan developed exclusively for Japanese companies are seen in this photo taken in June 2014. The zone has nearly 50 major Japanese companies operating there.

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Japanese e-book sellers vexed by Amazon.com

TOKYO, Japan - Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, chairman of major Japanese publishing house Kadokawa Corp., speaks at a public forum in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2013, demanding equal taxation of e-books and other digital contents purchased from overseas vendors such as the U.S.-based Amazon.com Inc. Overseas companies are now exempt from the consumption tax, which will be raised to 8 percent in April from 5 percent now, and to 10 percent in October 2015.

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University students start job hunting for spring 2014

TOKYO, Japan - A job fair participated in by about 240 companies is held for university students in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Dec. 1, 2012, as major Japanese businesses opened their doors the same day for official recruitment events targeted mainly at university students in their third year looking for jobs after their graduation in spring 2014.

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Japan companies begin offering jobs to prospective graduates

KAWASAKI, Japan - Students graduating in March 2012 attend a ceremony at an NEC Corp. office in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2011, to formally receive job offers from the computer technology company. NEC and some other major Japanese companies held ceremonies the same day to notify students of their plans to hire them at the start of the business year beginning next April.

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Airbus demonstrates latest business jet at Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the inside of Airbus Industrie's latest business jet, the A318 Elite. The European aircraft consortium demonstrated the jet at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Dec. 15, 2009, in a bid to sell it to major Japanese companies.

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Airbus demonstrates latest business jet at Haneda airport

TOKYO, Japan - Airbus Industrie demonstrates its latest business jet, the A318 Elite, at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Dec. 15, 2009. The European aircraft consortium demonstrated the jet in a bid to sell it to major Japanese companies.

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Contractors suspected of rigging bids for Nagoya highway project

NAGOYA, Japan - Major Japanese construction companies are suspected of rigging bids not only for Nagoya's subway extension but for the city's highway construction project (in photo), financed by the Nagoya Expressway Public Corp., informed sources said Jan. 23. Obayashi Corp. and Shimizu Corp. were among the contractors that led the joint ventures.

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(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) leader Kiyoshi Sasamori (3rd from L, front), with Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan (4th from L, front), takes to the streets after a Rengo-sponsored labor rally at Meiji Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 6. The rally was held ahead of the March 17 announcements on wages by management of major companies.

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(2)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TOKYO, Japan - Workers raise their fists demanding wage increases and better labor conditions at a rally sponsored by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) at Meiji Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 6. They rallied ahead of the March 17 announcements on wages by management of major companies.

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Seibu pitcher Matsuzaka to become pitch man

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is all smiles at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 13 after it was announced that the 19-year-old superstar had signed a 400 million yen contract with five major Japanese companies to do a series of commercials. Seibu owner Yoshiaki Tsutsumi is on the left.

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Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

IBM Corp. Senior Vice President Dario Gil speaks at a joint press conference with new Japanese semiconductor producer Rapidus Corp. in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2022, after the two companies signed a deal to jointly develop next-generation chips. Rapidus was set up through investments by Toyota Motor Corp., Sony Group Corp. and six other major Japanese companies in August.

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Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Atsuyoshi Koike (R), president of new Japanese semiconductor producer Rapidus Corp., attends a joint press conference with IBM Corp. in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2022, after the two companies signed a deal to jointly develop next-generation chips. Rapidus was set up through investments by Toyota Motor Corp., Sony Group Corp. and six other major Japanese companies in August.

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Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Atsuyoshi Koike (C, L), president of new Japanese semiconductor producer Rapidus Corp., and IBM Corp. Senior Vice President Dario Gil (C, R) pose for photos during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2022, after the two companies signed a deal to jointly develop next-generation chips. Rapidus was set up through investments by Toyota Motor Corp., Sony Group Corp. and six other major Japanese companies in August.

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Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Atsuyoshi Koike (2nd from L), president of new Japanese semiconductor producer Rapidus Corp., and IBM Corp. Senior Vice President Dario Gil (C) pose for photos during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2022, after the two companies signed a deal to jointly develop next-generation chips. Rapidus was set up through investments by Toyota Motor Corp., Sony Group Corp. and six other major Japanese companies in August.

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Japanese company eyes great potential in Hainan free trade port

STORY: Japanese company eyes great potential in Hainan free trade port DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Hainan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JUNICHIRO NAKATSUKA, Chairman President, Mitsubishi Corporation (China) Limited STORYLINE: As a major opening-up measure, China aims to build the whole of Hainan Island into a globally influential free trade port (FTP) by the middle of the century. As the second China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Hainan, a Japanese businessman said that his company is willing to be involved in the building of the FTP in the Chinese island province. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JUNICHIRO NAKATSUKA, Chairman President, Mitsubishi Corporation (China) Limited "In 2021, the total number of tourists in Hainan exceeded 81 million, and the island has about 10 million residents. These have formed a huge consumer market of nearly 100 million people. Japanese companies can take advantage of the Hain

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A woman writes down responses from major Japanese companies in annual wage negotiations on a white board in Tokyo on March 16, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Contractors suspected of rigging bids for Nagoya highway project

NAGOYA, Japan - Major Japanese construction companies are suspected of rigging bids not only for Nagoya's subway extension but for the city's highway construction project (in photo), financed by the Nagoya Expressway Public Corp., informed sources said Jan. 23. Obayashi Corp. and Shimizu Corp. were among the contractors that led the joint ventures. (Kyodo)

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Japan gov't, companies meet to share concerns on "Brexit"

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. President Shunichi Miyanaga speaks to reporters in Tokyo on June 27, 2016, after attending a meeting between the Japanese industry ministry and major companies operating in Britain. The two sides discussed the possible impacts on their businesses and other concerns following Britain's vote the previous week to leave the European Union. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan gov't, companies meet to share concerns on "Brexit"

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Motoo Hayashi speaks at a meeting in Tokyo on June 27, 2016, between senior officials of the industry ministry and major Japanese companies with operations in Britain following Britain's decision in a referendum to leave the European Union. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hon Hai, Sharp sign takeover deal after month-long review

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Chairman Terry Gou (L) and Sharp Corp. President Kozo Takahashi are seen together at a press conference in Sakai, Japan, on April 2, 2016. The two companies signed a takeover agreement after a month of reviews by Taiwan's Hon Hai, paving the way for the first foreign acquisition of a major Japanese electronics maker. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Retail giant Seven & i holds entrance ceremony for new recruits

Toshifumi Suzuki, chairman and CEO of Seven & i Holdings Co., Japan's retail giant, speaks to around 1,270 new recruits of 17 group companies during a company entrance ceremony at a Tokyo hotel on March 17, 2016, ahead of similar ceremonies by other major Japanese firms in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cautious major Japanese firms settle for smaller pay-scale hikes

A man writes down answers from major Japanese companies in annual wage talks on a white board in Tokyo on March 16, 2016. Many of those companies notified their labor unions that they will offer smaller pay-scale hikes than in 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Honda, Nissan, Toyota to share burden in aiding hydrogen station operators

Executives from three major Japanese automakers -- (from L) Nissan Motor Co.'s Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Toyota Motor Corp.'s Kiyotaka Ise and Honda Motor Co.'s Toshihiro Mibe -- shake hands after a press conference in Tokyo on July 1, 2015, on their joint efforts to promote hydrogen-refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles in Japan. The companies pledged to shoulder part of the operators' costs for building and maintaining such stations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Industry ministry, TSE pick 18 "competitive IT strategy" firms

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa speaks at a gathering in Tokyo on May 26, 2015, to announce the selection of 18 Japanese companies regarded as having "competitive information technology strategy." The firms were chosen by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange from among those listed in the TSE's First (major) Section. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitor takes picture of radio controlled car at Shizuoka Hobby Show

A visitor to the Shizuoka Hobby Show takes a picture of a radio controlled car on May 14, 2015, in Shizuoka. More than 70 Japanese companies exhibited their goods at the major show. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Drone is displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show

A small drone is displayed at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Shizuoka on May 14, 2015. More than 70 Japanese companies exhibited their items at the major show. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

New recruits for Seven & i Holdings Co. stretch during rehearsal for a welcome ceremony for 16 group companies attended by around 1,300 employees at a hotel in Tokyo on March 19, 2015, ahead of similar ceremonies by other major Japanese firms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

New recruits for Seven & i Holdings Co. use sign language during rehearsal for a welcome ceremony for 16 group companies attended by around 1,300 employees at a hotel in Tokyo on March 19, 2015, ahead of similar ceremonies by other major Japanese firms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

Toshifumi Suzuki, chairman and CEO of Seven & i Holdings Co., speaks to new recruits for 16 group companies at a welcome ceremony attended by around 1,300 employees at a hotel in Tokyo on March 19, 2015, ahead of similar ceremonies by other major Japanese firms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

Asumi Kubo, a female employee of Seven & i Holdings Co., says vows on behalf of all new recruits for 16 group companies to Chairman and CEO Toshifumi Suzuki (front) at a welcome ceremony attended by around 1,300 employees at a hotel in Tokyo on March 19, 2015, ahead of similar ceremonies by other major Japanese firms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Nobuaki Koga (C), president of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, known as Rengo, attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 18, 2015, on spring wage talks. Major Japanese companies notified their labor unions the same day that they will raise their pay scales, a move matching an earlier request by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Hiroto Saikawa, chief competitive officer of Nissan Motor Co., holds a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on March 18, 2015, after the automaker offered increasing it wage scale by 5,000 yen, the biggest rise among manufacturers, to conclude the spring wage talks. Saikawa said "it is important to invest in personnel." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Tatsuro Ueda, a Toyota Motor Corp. executive, holds a press conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on March 18, 2015, after the automaker formally offered its biggest pay hikes ever to conclude the spring wage talks, raising average monthly pay scales by 4,000 yen. Ueda said the offer was "the maximum the company could offer." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Australian organic wheat makes great 'udon' noodles

SYDNEY, Australia - A worker at the Australian subsidiary of Hakubaku Co., a major Japanese noodle maker, checks the ''udon'' noodle production line. A growing number of Japan-affiliated companies in Australia export ''udon'' made with organic wheat to Japan as goods of the highest quality. (Kyodo)

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Japan companies begin offering jobs to prospective graduates

KAWASAKI, Japan - Students graduating in March 2012 attend a ceremony at an NEC Corp. office in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2011, to formally receive job offers from the computer technology company. NEC and some other major Japanese companies held ceremonies the same day to notify students of their plans to hire them at the start of the business year beginning next April. (Kyodo)

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Japanese business delegation in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A delegation of around 200 executives from major Japanese companies (facing the camera) hold a meeting with Chinese Commerce Ministry officials at the Chinese ministry in Beijing on Sept. 23, 2014. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

NEEMRANA, India - The surroundings of a Japan External Trade Organization-led industrial zone (back) in Neemrana in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan developed exclusively for Japanese companies are seen in this photo taken in June 2014. The zone has nearly 50 major Japanese companies operating there. (Kyodo)

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(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) leader Kiyoshi Sasamori (3rd from L, front), with Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan (4th from L, front), takes to the streets after a Rengo-sponsored labor rally at Meiji Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 6. The rally was held ahead of the March 17 announcements on wages by management of major companies. (Kyodo)

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(2)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TOKYO, Japan - Workers raise their fists demanding wage increases and better labor conditions at a rally sponsored by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) at Meiji Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 6. They rallied ahead of the March 17 announcements on wages by management of major companies. (Kyodo)

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TEPCO shareholder meeting

A man guides participants to the venue for a shareholder meeting of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. in Tokyo on June 25, 2020. Nine major Japanese power companies with nuclear facilities, including TEPCO, held their shareholder meeting the same day, all facing shareholder proposals that they abandon nuclear power. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hokkaido Electric shareholder meeting

A man arrives at the venue for a shareholder meeting of Hokkaido Electric Power Co. in Sapporo, northern Japan, on June 25, 2020. Nine major Japanese power companies with nuclear facilities, including Hokkaido Electric, held their shareholder meeting the same day, all facing shareholder proposals that they abandon nuclear power. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Japanese business delegation in Beijing

Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

Japanese e-book sellers vexed by Amazon.com

University students start job hunting for spring 2014

Japan companies begin offering jobs to prospective graduates

Airbus demonstrates latest business jet at Haneda airport

Airbus demonstrates latest business jet at Haneda airport

Contractors suspected of rigging bids for Nagoya highway project

(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

(2)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

Seibu pitcher Matsuzaka to become pitch man

Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Rapidus, IBM to develop advanced chips

Japanese company eyes great potential in Hainan free trade port

Annual wage negotiations in Japan

Contractors suspected of rigging bids for Nagoya highway project

Japan gov't, companies meet to share concerns on "Brexit"

Japan gov't, companies meet to share concerns on "Brexit"

Hon Hai, Sharp sign takeover deal after month-long review

Retail giant Seven &amp; i holds entrance ceremony for new recruits

Cautious major Japanese firms settle for smaller pay-scale hikes

Honda, Nissan, Toyota to share burden in aiding hydrogen station operators

Industry ministry, TSE pick 18 "competitive IT strategy" firms

Visitor takes picture of radio controlled car at Shizuoka Hobby Show

Drone is displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show

Welcome ceremony for Seven &amp; i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven &amp; i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven &amp; i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven &amp; i Holdings' new recruits

Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Major Japanese companies to raise pay scales as requested by Abe

Australian organic wheat makes great 'udon' noodles

Japan companies begin offering jobs to prospective graduates

Japanese business delegation in Beijing

Popular Indian industrial zone for Japanese firms

(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

(2)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TEPCO shareholder meeting

Hokkaido Electric shareholder meeting

Retail giant Seven & i holds entrance ceremony for new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits

Welcome ceremony for Seven & i Holdings' new recruits