FUTABA, Fukushima Prefecture—Two-and-a-half years after evacuation orders were lifted in parts of Futaba, the municipal government is focused on attracting new residents to revitalize the community.

Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd. (7241.TO) Japan Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y677.92 bln Y707.10 bln Operating Profit Y18.72 bln Y15.18 bln Pretax Profit Y20.84 bln Y13.28 bln Net Profit Y16 ...

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