Disputes over maid duties lead to unpaid wages
Yen falls to historic low; intervention likely
Tokyo tightens restrictions on outdoor advertising vehicles
Japan FTC finds Toyota partner violated subcontracting law
Prices of more than 10,000 food and beverage items will increase this year; This number is down from more than 30,000 last year
Japan’s SDF celebrates its 70th anniversary as the country faces changes and challenges
High-speed traders and short sellers face increasing crackdown in Asia
Noto area still struggling with aftermath of New Year’s earthquake
Japan looks farther out to sea for overdue wind power boost
Mount Fuji starts charging entrance fees as a measure to prevent overtourism
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
Old warehouse converted into multifunctional building with library in Koshigaya offers unique space for socializing
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
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
MLB: Shohei Ohtani Hits Another Leadoff Homer for Dodgers, Extends RBI Streak to a Franchise Record 10 Games
Olympic Games-Gymnastics-Japanese men’s top goal is to beat China for team gold
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
