A pair of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are immediately recognizable for their intricate patterns. Depending on the artisan’s design, you might see shimmering ribbons of mother-of-pearl, delicate flecks of crushed eggshell or bold geometric undertones of red, yellow and gold gleaming across a dark,...
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- U.S. semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries Inc. said on Wednesday it will construct two new chip-making facilities in the state
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BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korea test-fired submarine-launched cruise missiles in the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, but the test had no "adverse impact" on
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KYOTO (Kyodo) -- For more than 20 years, Koji Morimoto made his living flying small aircraft. These days, the 60-year-old spends his working hours at
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KOFU -- Indian residents in this central Japan city are helping bring "Kofu jewelry" to the world, working alongside local artisans. Most of the rough
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AOMORI (Kyodo) -- A Japanese university and the Japan Surgical Society said Wednesday that they have performed surgeries on five patients with bowel c
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The communications ministry said Wednesday disaster information services have been halted in parts of Japan amid fears of a personal
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KASHIWA, Chiba (Kyodo) -- Kashiwa Reysol claimed their first win in the league stage of the Asian Champions League Elite with a 5-1 home victory over
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Embattled Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana resigned from the Cabinet on Wednesday over controversies surrounding his past behavior i
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, said Wednesday it has given the name "Disney Imagination" to a new cruise shi
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese agriculture minister Kazuo Yana on Wednesday appeared to backtrack on his assertion that his past provision of free bus ride
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- China has told Japan's most powerful business lobby it will accept a bigger delegation than originally intended in mid-November, sour
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TOKYO -- An event featuring around 20 activities encouraging visitors to enjoy experiences without using their vision will be held Oct. 24 at a facili
