Samsung union steps up wage pressure with three-day strike
World Bank official backs Japan to demonstrate regional climate leadership
Japan’s real wages fall for 26th consecutive month
Investment Education Simplified: Practical Insights from Oil Profit
China-built electric vehicles subject to import duties in largest EU trade case to date
Prabowo’s free meal plan raises investor concerns about Indonesia’s finances
Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga make All-Star team as MLB announces selections
Hungary’s Prime Minister is in Beijing for a ‘peace mission 3.0’
Shadow Campaign: Global Influence Operation Targets Qatar in Wartime
Japan urges greater use of corporate bond protection
Whistler/Chart Twin Stores Bring Retro Vibe to Tokyo’s Koenji District; Have Styles for Anyone Looking for Cool Outfits
Fender Flagship Tokyo Releases Hokusai-Inspired Guitar Series in Celebration of First Anniversary
Kagawa: Udon keychains serve Kagawa’s specialty dish in miniature; collaboration with 21 local udon shops
Osaka: Emirates’ ‘Flying Palace’ reintroduced on Kansai-Dubai route
Heirs of Kyoto Talent/Craftsman seeking perfect sound, transcending the framework of Buddhist utensils
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
Drones, smartphones deployed to assess water damage; Cabinet approves technology to speed up issuance of disaster certificates
Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus Spotted Near Tokyo
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?
Bunraku plays with animated backgrounds to go on US tour; with 9 shows in 5 cities
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
MLB: Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga added to NL roster for All-Star Game; becomes 9th Japanese player selected in Rookie season
MLB: Chicago Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga Joins Sole Rookie All-Stars for July 16 Game in Arlington, Texas
Shohei Ohtani Homers in 8th, Smith Homers in 4th Consecutive At-Bat, Dodgers Top Brewers 5-3
Japanese Olympic athletes gather for official launch ceremony; later at farewell party with 6,000 fans
Navarro’s Mind Game Beats Osaka in London
Kyoto’s Riverside Dining Decks Offer Gelato and Breakfast; Noryo Yuka Restaurants Diversify Amid Surge in Overseas Tourism
Fukui: Eyewear hunting in Sabae; Megane Street delivers stylish social media photos
Kiriko Lantern Festival Kicks Off in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture; Parade Helps Boost Enthusiasm for Earthquake Reconstruction
TV presenter Zemba wants to create a relaxed atmosphere for Sunday morning viewers; experienced presenter now leads TBS’s ‘Sunday Morning’ show