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2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (157+ words) Komatsu, Hitachi Construction Machinery stick to price hikes despite US tariff ruling'Nikkei Asia Komatsu, Hitachi Construction Machinery stick to price hikes despite US tariff ruling Japanese manufacturers say demand remains robust in key North America market LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Japanese…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (942+ words) Right-wing movements around the world scapegoat immigrants as the cause of social ills, and Japan is no exception; last year, the national parliament solidified its conservative coalition around an ascendant far-right faction, while anti-foreigner content is doing numbers on social…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (814+ words) Japanese food has always struggled with misrepresentation and accessibility issues in the U.S. While sushi and ramen have successfully broken into the mainstream, many other traditional Japanese dishes, such as Tonkatsu and Tempura, remain overlooked. Tech entrepreneur Hideaki Nishioka discovered this…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago  (75+ words) Japanese Consul General Murota Speaks with Educators'Culver City Crossroads On February 27, 2026, Japanese Consul General Kosei Murota exchanged views about Japanese Language Education with a number of elected officials and prominent educators from throughout Southern California, including CCUSD Superintendent Alfonso Jim'nez....

18+ hour, 27+ min ago  (384+ words) Suspect Kensuke Nakamoto is transported from Shibuya Police Station on March 5. Tokyo police have arrested a chief director at public broadcaster NHK on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman. Kensuke Nakamoto, 50, of Meguro Ward, was taken into custody by Shibuya…...

16+ hour, 41+ min ago  (150+ words) Diplomatic Efforts Heighten for Japanese Nationals' Release'Devdiscourse Diplomatic Efforts Heighten for Japanese Nationals' Release Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged the prompt release of two Japanese citizens detained in Iran during a phone conversation with Iranian official Abbas Araqchi, according…...

19+ hour, 51+ min ago  (746+ words) Words by Dan Cunningham " Updated on 09 Mar 2026 " Published on 09 Mar 2026 Though she's lived in Tuscany for more than 20 years, there's no small amount of national pride watching Emiko Davies school Stanley Tucci on the Florentine delight of panini di lampredotto…...

18+ hour, 59+ min ago  (279+ words) C'Roll Sushi: sushi in a tube, a new Japanese experience that's creating a buzz in Paris!Paris Select Book C'Roll Sushi: sushi in a tube, a new Japanese experience that's creating a buzz in Paris! Just a stone's throw from…...

21+ hour ago  (1839+ words) Tokyo is a city that takes its cafes very seriously " and we're not just referring to its matcha and speciality coffee hype." From whimsical Ghibli-inspired bakeries to cosy bookshop nooks and character-themed spaces, themed cafes in Tokyo go far beyond…...

18+ hour, 8+ min ago  (331+ words) Miaad is one of the stylists for Design Lab, Livingetc's personalized design service. Guided by an instinct for craftsmanship and the beauty of lived-in spaces, she brings a refined balance of creative vision and commercial understanding. Her career, shaped between…...