Unexpected market trends in the first half of the year
Japan Fair Trade Commission to strengthen oversight; third party to report on companies ordered to improve policies
Japanese tire makers release new products exclusively for electric vehicles
JAL Trials displays with live translations in Haneda to assist foreign passengers; 13 languages available
Japan sees record number of individual shareholders in fiscal 2023
Osaka court recognizes gay African man as refugee
Insurers, banks sell $3.3 billion worth of Honda shares, file shows
Japan to investigate job changes among foreign health care workers
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one
Research sheds light on lifestyle of mysterious extinct humans
Kombu harvest starts 2 weeks later than official date in Hokkaido
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
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
Research into technology to combat GPS signal falsification begins; plans include development of radio frequency fingerprint database
Heatwave triggers shark attacks on fish farms
Japanese Geothermal Energy: A 24/7 Energy Solution?
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’
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 and two RBIs to help Red Sox beat Marlins 7-2
Shota Imanaga allows three runs on six hits and strikes out eight in six innings; Phillies beat Cubs 5-3
MLB: Shohei Ohtani selected to start DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as lone holdouts
MLB: Shohei Ohtani says he won’t participate in Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities
MLB: Yusei Kikuchi allows two runs, five hits and five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings; Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2
Asian lizard tails currently in full bloom at Kyoto temple until mid-July
Studio Ghibli is re-releasing all previous cinema posters and programme booklets
Mount Fuji begins first official climbing season since introduction of measures to combat overcrowding during inclement weather
Umbrella Sky event dazzles visitors with 740 colorful umbrellas at Inawashiro Herb Garden in Fukushima Prefecture.
