Battle to sell broiled eels hits its stride ahead of Day of the Ox
This year, the Day of the Ox falls on a Saturday, when per-customer spending tends to rise, pushing up expectations among retailers and stores specializing in broiled eels.
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Jam collaboration shows power of fruit and fraternity amid reconstruction
Jams made from fruits harvested in two places hit by major disasters — rains in northern Kyushu in July 2017 and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake affecting Tohoku — are…
Customers spend on luxury watches as overseas holidays take a back seat
Sales of high-end watches and other luxury products amounted to ¥37.6 billion (US$28000) in May, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Flying cars at Expo2025
The central government has positioned Expo 2025 as a trigger for economic growth following the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games held last summer.
South Korea, Japan foreign ministers meet to tackle historical disputes
The three-day trip comes as part of President Yoon’s efforts to rebuild ties with Japan, as bilateral relations have reached their lowest point in recent years.
Forests absorbing less CO2 as aging trees left uncared for
The aging of forests will be problematic in preventing global warming, as older trees do not photosynthesize as much as younger ones, absorbing less CO2.
Thai tourists get warm welcome in Gunma Prefecture
Japan’s reopening has been welcome news for the tourist industry, but some are alarmed about the unclear prospects for the future.
South Korean foreign minister to hold first bilateral talk with Japan this week
The planned meeting of the foreign ministers in Japan would be the first in over four years.
Shooting suspect in slaying of Japan ex-PM Abe focused on making a ‘precision’ weapon
Handmade guns found at the suspect's home included a machine gun-like device comprising nine metal pipes bound together.
Boys can play with dolls too: Toy industry makes the leap to gender neutrality
The toy industry, which conventionally categorizes products based on target users’ gender, has started to reassess this business practice.