Brazil sees opportunities in the race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths
Hitachi develops technology for practical quantum computers
Manufacturers in Japan are moving central operations to suburban offices; Companies strive to improve efficiency and communication
Boeing is facing turmoil in the Senate as the CEO search gains momentum
Japan aims to expand domestic semiconductor production; Local governments anticipate economic benefits from plants
A mistake at Nagoya hospital results in the death of a high school student
China appears to be deploying a new tactic in its maritime clash with the Philippines
Thailand is facing political unrest due to legal action against leaders
After three decades, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata is moving to the private sector
Suspect in Fukuoka stalking murder partially denies charges
In Chiba Pref. old-fashioned train rides bring nostalgia; The Kominato Line trains still run as they did long ago
Style that slays – Japanese fashion brand Mayla creates a beautiful Demon Slayer hair accessory line
Saga: Southeast Asian Players Join Professional Baseball Team in Japan; Athletes come from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore
Fender releases Made in Japan Limited Cyclone with domestically made pickups
Lost Traditional Song Revived at Sendai Festival; The piece is said to have its origins in the cries of workers transporting wood
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
K-Pop stars are venturing into the fashion world as brand ambassadors
Two rare white killer whales spotted in Hokkaido
Facial recognition for train passengers in use in Chiba Pref.
The world’s largest octopus captured on film
Extremely rare golden snake found in Kitakyushu
Cubans put Asian silkworms to work for artisans in experimental projects
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
Kabuki returns; University of Hawaii students revive traditional Japanese theater at Gifu Pref. After 130 years
Shohei Otani serves as judge for the newly established “Jump Sports Manga Sho” Award; Publisher’s request gladly accepted
MLB: Shohei Ohtani and James Paxton lead the Dodgers to a 9-5 victory over the Rockies
Yusei Kikuchi allows five runs and seven hits in four innings; Red Sox defeated Blue Jays 7-3 for 6th win in 8 games
MLB: Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff
Kenta Maeda allows five hits and four runs in five innings; Astros defeated Tigers 4-1
Shohei Ohtani has second 2-homer game of the season as Dodgers Blank Royals 3-0; Betts’ hand broken in the 7th
Harry Potter Theme Park in Tokyo Celebrates First Anniversary; Attracts more foreign visitors to local shops
Instrumentalists pray for safety during the upcoming Gion Matsuri Festival; Group set to perform floating during event
Hydrangeas illuminated along the train line in Hakone; ‘Hortensia Train’ runs over a route of 8.9 km
