Appliances from Japan, however, aren’t all known for the same thing. A few of them aren’t worth the average consumer’s money, due to pricing, faulty parts and other product-related reasons.

The used electric appliance market in Japan is undergoing a boom as price-conscious consumers become less fussy about purchasing recycled products, giving weight to the saying that ‘One man’s ...

Chinese companies are rapidly making inroads in Japan. They include the Haier Group, which acquired Sanyo Electric Co.’s home appliance business, and Midea Group, which acquired Toshiba Corp’s ...

These efficiency standards regulations which have been implemented since 1979 are recognized for their major impact in supporting Japan's energy conservation policy. The standards have been revised ...