University students attend Rikunabi Live, a job fair hosted by Recruit Career Co Ltd, at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba, Japan on Wednesday.a < TOKYO: Ask the president of Japan's largest daycare chain what his biggest headache is, and Kazuhiro Ogita doesn't hesitate: workers and wage costs. Not enough of one, too much of the other.
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Six Japan food, nutrition, health and consumer trends set to shape 2017
We pinpoint six of the must-know food, nutrition and consumer trends taking shape in Japan, from superfoods to sports nutrition, ahead of one of the country’s biggest trade shows, FoodEx Japan, which takes place next month. The show will see exhibitors from across the globe descend on Chiba, greater Tokyo, as they seek to boost their business efforts in this potentially lucrative market.
Panasonic Deploys Its HOSPI Robot At Japan’s Airports
It is no secret that Japan loves its robots. We’ve seen robots deployed in the country for all kinds of uses, whether it be to greet customers at a store or to help them check into a hotel .
Panasonic puts its robots to hard labor at Japanese airport – CNET
While the world’s not quite ready for a drink-serving R2-D2, at least this one can collect your dirty dishes. The company’s HOSPI robot is undergoing trials at Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan, where it’s collecting used plates from restaurants and food courts in addition to serving drinks and providing directional information to customers.