New collaboration with Japan Sumo Association is even more deacdent than the last. Sumo is a cultural tradition with centuries of history of ceremony, and also a deep, complex sport with dozens of pow
Two wildfires in northeastern Japan are now "largely under control," the head of a local town said Tuesday, as firefighting continued for a seventh day. The fires, which…
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Shares in the Tokyo-based logistics company jumped as much as 18% after the U.S. hedge fund disclosed a 5.04% stake.
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There are no shortages now, but the prolonged conflict in the Middle East could affect supplies in the future, the head of an industry group has said.
Students let a local agricultural product shine by partnering with a 215-year-old sweets maker for a new take on a classic Japanese treat. Hiyori Matsuo, Rine Yamaguchi, and Yuira Yamaguchi were stude
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Both sides of the Pacific are getting new themed cafes with attached merch shops from the video game developer of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. In October of 2016, video game developer Square Enix,
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