Inflation-adjusted real wage index falls for 26th consecutive month in May
Boeing pleads guilty to fraud in US investigation into deadly 737 MAX crashes
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
Crowdfunding boosts reconstruction after Noto earthquake
Policy lessons from recent economic crises
Asami Yoshida brings experience and bravado to Akatsuki Japan for the Paris Olympics
Former Prime Minister Abe remembered, two years after deadly shooting
Taiwan appoints Lee as de facto ambassador to Japan
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
