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The oldest company in the world still in existence is said to be a Japanese construction firm. It was founded more than 1,400 years ago in Kyoto and is responsible for building many of the city's historical temples and shrines still standing today. Japan has over 20,000 companies that have been in operation for longer than 100 years. One manufacturer of scales has been in business since the 19th century and has developed a one-of-a-kind measurement device that incorporates the latest technologies. The product, which has been widely adopted by multinational food brands, dominates the global market. Another company has combined traditional brewing techniques for Japanese sake with cutting-edge bio-technology to come up with innovative new products. In this edition, we report on businesses that have adapted to change over the centuries and continue to cut a path to the future.
[Newsmaker]
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The hottest space on the internet right now is social networking sites (SNS) such as Facebook. In Japan, the popularity of SNS has helped drive an even bigger trend - "social gaming". One of the fastest growing providers of social games is GREE. The eight-year-old company already boasts over 29 million users in the domestic market and has begun expanding internationally. Its founder is 34-year-old Yoshikazu Tanaka, who launched the business after recognizing the potential of an SNS he developed as a hobby. In just a short time, he grew the business into one of Japan's top IT companies. We talk with Mr. Tanaka about his strategy thus far and global ambitions.
[Kizashi : On the Horizon]
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The temples in Kyoto and Nara are a must-see from many tourists who come to Japan. In recent years, a growing number of visitors arrive seeking a more immersive experience. One place that travellers have flocked to is Mount Koya, where the Buddhist monk, Kukai, underwent ascetic training in the 9th century and which was designated a World Heritage Site in 2004. Numerous temples can be found across the mountain, some of which provide visitors with lodging and the chance to experience the life of a Buddhist monk. We follow a tourist who spends the night at one such temple in search of rest and respite.
Air Dates
jibtv (UTC): 2012/2/24(Fri) 00:30 / 04:30 / 08:30 / 12:30 / 16:30 / 20:30
NIKKEI CNBC (JPN): 2012/2/25(Sat) 09:00, 2012/2/26(Sun) 22:00, 2012/3/1(Thu) 21:00, 2012/3/2(Fri) 21:00
CNBC Asia (SIN/HK): 2012/2/26(Sun) 08:30 / 17:00
BS Japan (JPN): 2012/3/19(Mon) 05:15
"NIKKEI Japan Report" is produced by NIKKEI(Nihon Keizai Shimbun) and is an English-language, economic news program broadcast worldwide, focusing on "the Japanese economy's current state and future possibilities". The program is carried by Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (jibtv), CNBC Asia, NIKKEI CNBC, and BS Japan, and airs in various regions, including Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Japan.
The program is structured into three segments - "Today's Pick", "Newsmaker", and "Kizashi : On the Horizon".
[Today's Pick]
Reporting on the latest trends with a focus on the "underlying strengths" of the Japanese economy, this segment will introduce multinational corporations and small, local factories that possess world-class technologies as well as offer unique, Japan-born products and services.
[Newsmaker]
Leaders of major Japanese companies and key economic and financial policy makers are interviewed on business strategies and success formulas, as they assess the future direction of the Japanese economy.
[Kizashi : On the Horizon]
From traditional crafts to pop culture, Japan's unique cultural offerings and trends are attracting admirers worldwide. In this segment we introduce up-and-coming topics and industries in Japan.
This program is distributed throughout the world by jibtv, CNBC Asia, NIKKEI CNBC and BS Japan
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