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Political, business leaders exchange views on enhancing Japan-U.S. ties

Political and business leaders from Japan and the United States exchanged views on strengthening Japan-U.S. relations at the U.S.-Japan Council's general assembly held at a Tokyo hotel.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 1, 2022

Crafters of handmade goods arrested for trademark infringement

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, handmaking things at home has become popular. But the hobby has also brought about a problem: selling goods that are remade with parts of genuine brand-name items can constitute an infringement of trademark rights, and the seller may be caught by police.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 1, 2022

Govt aims to extract rare earths from 6,000 meters under the sea

Extracting rare earths from mud in the seabed 6,000 meters undersea is being considered by the government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 31, 2022

Shibuya crowded again for Halloween with less restrictions

Ahead of Halloween on Monday, many young people and foreign visitors clad in costumes have been seen roaming the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

Bleaching hits over 90% of Japan's largest coral reef

More than 90% of coral in the Sekisei Lagoon, located between Iriomote and Ishigaki islands in Okinawa Prefecture, has bleached, the Environment Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

Shuri Castle festival held as repairs continue

NAHA -- A festival kicked off Saturday at Shuri Castle in Naha, where work is underway to restore the main hall and other structures that were destroyed in a 2019 blaze.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

Orix in position to take Series title

The Orix Buffaloes won their third consecutive Japan Series game over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Saturday night with a 3-0 victory at Jingu Stadium.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

Outspoken JCCI head to step down after long tenure

Key business leader Akio Mimura will step down as chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of the nation's three leading business organizations, at the end of October.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

New Japanese sub eyed to carry long-range missiles

Moves are being made to build a submarine to examine the technical issues faced in deploying ones capable of firing long-range missiles, government sources have said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 29, 2022

Shoso-in exhibition opens in Nara City

NARA -- The 74th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures kicked off Saturday at the Nara National Museum in Nara City, showcasing masterpieces from the Tenpyo culture that flourished in the eighth century.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 29, 2022