April 17, 2024

Ex-Kanebo Chief, JAL Chairman Junji Ito Dies at 99

Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press)--Junji Ito, who served as president of Kanebo Ltd., currently Kracie Ltd., and chairman of Japan Airlines, died in December 2021 at the age of 99, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Japan Companies Look to Sky to Tackle 2024 Logistics Problem

Tokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press)--Japanese companies are speeding up efforts to utilize cargo planes to tackle the so-called 2024 problem of possible logistics service disruptions due to new overtime rules for truck drivers.

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