1. An NHK survey shows that 30 percent of major Japanese companies expect the new US administration’s policies will negatively affect their business. Many cited President Donald Trump’s planned tariff hikes.
2. An NHK survey released to coincide with the start of annual wage negotiations in Japan, shows that over 90 percent of companies are ready to raise pay this year. NHK conducted the survey of 100 major companies from December 13 through January 15. 3. Japanese television personality Nakai Masahiro has announced he is retiring from show business in the wake of a scandal involving a woman. He said he is retiring as of this day, but does not believe he has fulfilled all his responsibilities.
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