Special Reports
An Interview With Kikkoman: How the Japanese Soy Sauce Became A Global Seasoning
Kikkoman is a leading soy sauce manufacturer with a history spanning more than 350 years. This year, however, Kikkoman celebrates […]
Author Archives for Takashi Hirao
Takashi Hirao is a staff writer of the Sankei Shimbun Economic News Department.
Economy
Japanese Car Manufacturers’ Association Should Step in Kobe Steel Crisis
The automobile industry, a leader in the domestic manufacturing, is feeling the ramifications of the falsification of Kobe Steel quality […]
Economy
Kao Group Targets 1-Trillion-Yen Hike in Net Sales Through ‘Disruptive Innovation’
The Kao Group has shown steady growth with dividend increases over 27 consecutive terms. In the Kao Group mid-term […]