Kumiko Jingu, a section head at Shinonome Shinkin Bank's Shimonita Branch, receives a certificate of appreciation from Tomioka Police Station in the city of Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, on May 8, 2025. (Mainichi/Sakae Kato) TOMIOKA, Gunma -- A bank …
Japanese stocks rose, with the Topix heading for a 12-day rally, on optimism trade tensions between the U.S. and China may begin to deescalate after two days of talks over the weekend. The benchmark index climbed 0.3% to 2,740.91 as of 9:04 a.m. Tokyo time …
I try my hand at Kintsugi, the 2000-year-old craft of mending broken ceramics. Tableware is revered here, and repairs can take a month for a single chip. Guests can gain an understanding of the delicate nature of the art in an hour-long experience. At KAI, …
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reiterated his call to eliminate all tariffs in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. In a televised interview on Sunday, Ishiba emphasized the mutual benefits of a zero-tariff agreement, …
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 12. The volume of trade operations between Azerbaijan and Japan amounted to $87.9 million from January through March 2025. The data obtained by Trend from the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee shows that …
Evo Japan 2025 is in the books, with new and returning champions being named in a weekend of intense fighting game action across the biggest games in the world. And beyond the battles, there were also a handful of major announcements for those games, …
If you have a craving for Japanese cuisine, you will love Dashi. Everything about the restaurant brings to mind the special flavor of Japan: the décor, the atmosphere, and – of course – the exceptional food. On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a …
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colorful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home. At a large Don Quijote store in …
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