Japanese convenience stores expand fast delivery services
Suzuki launches $40 million India fund to help rural startups
Japanese household spending falls, clouding growth outlook
Japanese companies lagging in AI adoption, says white paper
Seven-Eleven joins pizza delivery service
Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister of the UK as Labour defeats the Tories in the election
Temporary nuclear fuel storage facility in Aomori nears completion
Japan’s bankruptcies in the first half of the year hit the highest level in a decade, a report shows
Japanese companies beat the drum for heat-resistant goods
Japan deploys humanoid robot for railway maintenance
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
Navarro’s Mind Game Beats Osaka in London
MLB: Seiya Suzuki scored three times and the Cubs secured an easy win after losing eight of 10 games
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
Colorful summer has arrived; over 1 million visitors expected for the Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
Nara’s Kofukuji Pagoda to undergo first major repairs in 120 years; Japan’s World Heritage site won’t be open to visitors until 2031
Kyoto: Beer Garden Opens in Kamishichiken; Yukata-Style Maiko and Geiko Serve Visitors
Asian lizard tails currently in full bloom at Kyoto temple until mid-July
