Japan university cheer squads struggling to survive
Recently, university students have been shying away from cheer squads due to the intense coaching and rigorous training such groups undergo.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Pandemic cooking boom helps keep sharp edge on high-end knife sales
The export value of knives and other bladed tools like scissors hit a record high in Japan last year, thanks to the pandemic.
Global competition for energy puts small countries in a bind
When running low on fuel, small nations cannot easily secure alternative import sources, unlike larger countries.
US to form island-response regiment on Okinawa
The marine littoral regiment is apparently aimed at enhancing deterrence and response capabilities against China.
Gold leaf jewelry turns Kanazawa craft into fashion statement
Gold-Knot, an accessory brand from the city, offers unique gold leaf pieces that combine Kanazawa’s traditional gold leaf crafting with local silk thread.
6 months after Abe shooting, mourners still visiting site
People visit throughout the day at the street near the Kintetsu Line station where the shooting took place.
Japan, Germany to launch high-level intergovernmental talks
The two countries intend to strengthen bilateral cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific and achieve other goals by holding intergovernmental consultations.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise but issues remain
Unlike conventional Alzheimer’s drugs that aim to temporarily improve symptoms, lecanemab works to remove amyloid beta, a protein believed to be the cause of Alzheimer’s…
China targets cosmetics makers amid fears of technology transfer
According to several sources, the authorities require cosmetic companies to register all the raw ingredients used in cosmetic products by the end of April 2023.
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices for 3rd time in less than a year
The company cited soaring costs for materials, labor, transportation and electricity.