Yuri Kageyama

AP Business Writer
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A man with a mask walk through torii gates at the Hie Shrine In Tokyo, Sunday, March 1, 2020. The coronavirus has claimed its first victim in the United States as the number of cases shot up in Iran, Italy and South Korea and the spreading outbreak shook the global economy.
Sharp to Make Masks at Electronics Plant
It's going to start with 150,000 masks a day, rising to 500,000 a day.
Mar 2nd, 2020
In this July 25, 2019, file photo, a man rides an escalator as Nissan vehicles are showcased in the Nissan Gallery in Yokohama, west of Tokyo.
Scandal-hit Nissan Sees Sales Plummet
Sales are down double digits as the automaker tries to rebound from Ghosn's arrest and pending trial.
Feb 13th, 2020
Nissan
Nissan sues Ghosn
The total value of the claim was calculated by adding the costs from what Nissan called Ghosn's "corrupt practices."
Feb 12th, 2020
In this July 19, 2019, file, photo, people walk out from the headquarters of Sony Corp., in Tokyo.
Sony Warns of China Virus Impact
Sony says forecasts and results were at risk.
Feb 4th, 2020
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Japan Seeks Ghosn, Americans Who Helped
One of those suspected of assisting in Ghosn's escape is a former Green Beret.
Jan 30th, 2020
Toyota
Toyota's Sales Trail VW
VW took over the number one spot last year.
Jan 30th, 2020
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Lawyer Says Ghosn Was Questioned 7 Hours Per Day
Critics have for years said Japan's prolonged detentions tend to coerce false confessions.
Jan 12th, 2020
In this March 6, 2019, file photo, a masked man, front with blue cap, believed to be former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, leaves Tokyo's Detention Center in Tokyo. Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of financial misconduct, has arrived in Beirut, a close friend said Monday, Dec. 31, 2019. He apparently jumped bail. It was not clear how Ghosn, who is of Lebanese origin and holds French and Lebanese passports, left Japan where he was under surveillance and is expected to face trial in April 2020.
Ex-Nissan Chief Skips Bail
He said he fled Japan to avoid 'injustice'.
Dec 31st, 2019
Toyota Robot
Toyota Upgrades Humanoid Robot
The robots could soon be used as real-life avatars.
Dec 19th, 2019
In this Feb. 9, 2017 file photo, the logo of the Nissan Motor Co. is seen on a car displayed at the gallery of its global headquarters in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Japanese securities regulators are recommending that automaker Nissan be fined 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) for the under-reporting of compensation of its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn. The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, it made the recommendation to the government's Financial Services Agency.
Japan Recommends $22M Nissan Fine
The fine is for under-reporting compensation for its former chairman.
Dec 10th, 2019
In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, people walk by the Panasonic booth during CES International in Las Vegas. Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic Corp. is abandoning the semiconductor business with the sale of its last business in that sector to a Taiwanese company. Panasonic said Thursday it was transferring the semiconductor business operated by Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions Co. to Nuvoton Technology Corp.
Panasonic Leaves Semiconductor Business
Panasonic’s chipmaking has been struggling in recent years.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Engineer Makoto Yamada talks to reporters about using robotics for sealing as part of Nissan's new production methods at its 'intelligent factory during a press conference at the company's headquarter Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Nissan is investing 33 billion yen ($303 million) in its flagship auto plant in Japan's Tochigi prefecture in a first rollout of a production system geared toward electric vehicles.
Nissan Prepares for Electric Age
The company invested $303 million in a production system geared toward electric vehicles.
Dec 2nd, 2019