News: Friday 22rd May 2015

Picture: Japanese train station sign 

News: Friday 22rd May 2015


1. Pets


"the percentage of Japanese dog owners with small dogs has grown from just 26 percent in 1995 to 63 percent in 2014 — and 40 percent of them complain of pets that refuse to eat."

Japan Times

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/05/21/business/corporate-business/officially-microwavable-dog-food-hit-shelves-june-1/#.VV5bnfmqpBc



2. What is the Best selling 

Japanese literature at Amazon?


Check out the titles here

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Japanese-Literature/zgbs/books/10421



3. Manufacturing picked up in Japan in May


"Japanese manufacturing activity rebounded modestly in May as output and new orders picked up, suggesting a much-needed improvement in demand at home and abroad."


The AGE


http://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/manufacturing-picks-up-as-japans-economy-keeps-strengthening-20150521-gh6g40.html




4. McDonald's Japan changes menu


" it was adding a new chicken patty containing vegetables, as well as a salad and a low-calorie onion dressing."



http://www.japantoday.com/category/business/view/mcdonalds-japan-revamps-menu-prices-after-food-scandals




5. Japanese Kirin is expanding in Australia


"Lion is the third biggest dairy processor in the fragmented Australian market."


The AGE


http://www.theage.com.au/business/lions-150m-tassie-upgrade-to-milk-asia-boom-20150519-gh4z5w.html

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