After an Earthquake, Preserving a Slow Craft in a Fast World

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer ...

Narita Airport tests clothing compression machine to curb abandoned suitcases

The operator of Narita Airport, east of Tokyo, has conducted a trial of a clothing compression machine to prevent people ...

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and ...

Japan’s Takaichi plans to seek early election soon, party says

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election.
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Researchers make revolutionary breakthrough that could solve major issue with plastic: 'This technology will help'

More trial-and-error helped the team uncover the organic salt choline chloride, a government-approved food additive. The ...