Tajimi Tile Industry Gains Global Audience
The Tajimi tile industry is attracting a global audience, highlighting the lasting appeal of ceramics from Gifu Prefecture. Furthermore, local manufacturers have strengthened international...
Narita Airport, Japan Tests Clothes Compressor to Curb Piles of Abandoned Luggage
Narita International Airport is testing an innovative machine to compress clothing. This trial directly addresses a dramatic surge in abandoned suitcases left by travelers....
Major Banks Raise Rates on 10-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Five of the nation's largest banks have increased interest rates for new long-term home loans. They raised the benchmark for 10-year fixed-rate mortgages effective...
Japan’s Print Publishing Sales Drop Below ¥1 Trillion After 50 Years
Japan's print publishing industry has fallen below a critical symbolic threshold. This milestone underscores a profound and ongoing structural decline for physical media. Sales...
Japanese Stocks Fall Sharply as Yen Strength Sparks Intervention Fears
Japan's Nikkei share average fell sharply amid a surging yen and market uncertainty. The primary catalyst was growing anxiety over potential currency intervention by...
