Tag: Japan

There are over 900 Costco locations worldwide. On a recent trip to Japan, longevity expert and nutritionist Michiko Tomioka visited a warehouse in Kyoto. From a variety of seaweed and tofu to ready-to …

When President Donald Trump revealed that his administration had struck a “massive” trade and investment deal with Japan, he described it as “completed”—but it must still pass the Japanese parliament, …

“They are the party of YouTube,” said Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies who has authored a book on right-wing politics in Japan.

Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan’s social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the streets near his work in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district or distracting …

The Japanese government, not companies, is poised to back U.S. infrastructure projects of the president’s choosing.

The deal imposes 15% tariffs on Japanese cars and other goods, one of the more favorable rates. While the start date and other basic elements are still unknown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned …

Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The revered colorful weaving style associated with “The Tale of Genji” of the 11th-century Heian era,