Retro Japan: Renaissance-style former BOJ branch in Hokkaido keeps appeal as museum
A Renaissance-style former branch office of the Bank of Japan in this northern city is now serving as a museum sharing the history ･･･ ...
In Japan, Timeshares Are Back, and Cooler Than Ever
A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring ...
From Tradition to Transformation: The women redefining Japan’s workplace culture
In 2023, women occupied just 8.3% of senior positions in private corporations in Japan, and among the top 1,643 firms listed ...
The Traditional Spirit of Hiroshima
Brewmaster Imada Miho, a resident of Akitsu, Hiroshima has spent over 15 years perfecting the production techniques of family ...
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30 years since Japan’s worst domestic terrorist attack, the cult group behind it is ‘ongoing problem,’ officials say
The worst terrorist attack in Japan's modern history happened 30 years ago, on March 20, 1995, during the morning rush hour ...
Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike
The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients ...
Suspect in brutal L.A. County murder likely fled overseas, officials say
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has identified the prime suspect in a murder case in Arcadia, but the man – who is ...
How Japan's 800-year-old indigo dyeing process is still standing
Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.
Is Ted Lasso Looking for a New Actor to Play Jason Sudeikis’ Son in Place of Gus Turner for Season 4? Here’s What We Know
The Ted Lasso makers have begun their search to cast a new actor in the role of Jason Sudeikis’ son. So far, only Sudeikis’ role has been confirmed in season 4 of the Emmy-winning show.
How star pitcher Hideo Nomo, an agent and a lawyer changed the landscape of MLB forever
The multitude of Japanese stars in MLB today wouldn't be possible if Nomo hadn't first made the leap 30 years ago.
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Japan’s aging population is pushing shrinking cities to grapple with a new reality
As Japan’s population ages, cities like Yubari have to choose between finding new ways to attract more residents or focusing ...
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared ...