Sumitomo looks set to benefit from US shale boom despite production shutdown
Japan’s patchy business sentiment and GDP downgrade cloud the timing of the BOJ hike
Japan cuts first-quarter GDP after adjusting for construction figures
Sentiment at Japan’s major manufacturers improves to highest level in two years, BOJ Tankan Shows
The journey of the Yen. From history to modern trade
Hungary will take over the EU presidency, just like Trump, but will probably not be powerful enough
Japanese basketball stars aim for glory at Paris Games
Temporary housing brings relief to Noto earthquake survivors, but fear remains
Cricket’s global ambitions were boosted by the T20 World Cup
High school baseball gets a makeover now that buzz cut rules are no longer in place
Shop makes Tabi socks for Geishas and Sumo wrestlers
Fukuoka: Taiwanese professional wrestler pays welcome visit to Taipei office in Fukuoka
Hyogo: Motomachi-dori District celebrates 150th anniversary of overcoming adversity
Hokutosei Sleeper Train welcomes guests for an exclusive stay in Ibaraki Prefecture
T-rexcellent Race provides a hot dinosaur festival in Toyama; The race included more than 350 participants wearing T-Rex suits
Milan Fashion Week: Prada Projects Youthful optimism
Fashion designer Yumi Katsura turns rosy at Tokyo Show; A leader in Japanese bridal fashion for almost 60 years
Magazines out, fashion in at convenience stores in Japan
Second-hand kimono recycled into new clothing
Traditional Japanese fabric adds flair to Western clothing
The world’s first wooden satellite unveiled to the press; Will help determine the practicality of using wooden materials in the room
Japan to promote development of new research reactors to decarbonize; Ministry sees nuclear energy as ‘main option’
Chile to install world’s largest astronomy camera on edge of Atacama Desert
A shipwreck can shed light on age-old navigation skills
Man from Sapporo contracts encephalitis from tick bite
Sand Art honors legendary manga ‘Cyborg 009’ in Miyagi Pref. City; Celebrating the 60th anniversary of publication
Documentary-style, autobiographical manga recalls 2 Gekiga gods from the 1970s; Iga shows fierce competition between Saito and Koike
Film based on the autobiography of a Japanese actor ‘Totto-chan’ wins prize at the French international film festival
Government to build a center for the preservation of manga and anime materials; The facility stores original art, animation cels, and idea notes
Shibaigoya Spring: Kabuki performances in cozy Edo-period playhouses return after pandemic delays
Masataka Yoshida has two hits; Red Sox beat Padres 4-1
Djokovic inspires Osaka at Wimbledon on the occasion of her daughter’s birthday
Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in the third inning; seven runs in the 11th inning as the Dodgers beat the Giants 14-7
MLB: Detroit pitcher Kenta Maeda says he’s doing fine despite getting the line drive out of the glove and stomach vs. stomach. Angels
MLB: Shohei Ohtani mulls Home Run Derby amid record-breaking RBI streak with Dodgers
Umbrella Sky event dazzles visitors with 740 colorful umbrellas at Inawashiro Herb Garden in Fukushima Prefecture.
‘Buff’ Kangaroo Moves from Kochi to Ishikawa Zoo; breeding and exhibition planned for him
Sapporo event showcases large, intricate designs made with petals and sand; creations with crane and chrysanthemum motifs
Heritage Council publishes measures to combat crowds on Mount Fuji; video and predicted crowds expected to limit climbers
