World Oct 11 Tourists travel to Japan after COVID-19 restrictions lifted, expected to provide major economic boost Eager to admire colorful foliage, eat sushi and go shopping, droves of tourists from abroad began arriving in Japan on Tuesday, with the end of pandemic-fighting border restrictions that had been in place for more than two years.
Arts Aug 09 Issey Miyake, famed Japanese fashion designer of bold and down-to-earth clothing, dies at 84 Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as Apple CEO Steve Jobs' black turtlenecks, has died.
World Apr 27 Japanese rail operator now entirely powered by renewable energy A Japanese railway company, Tokyu, says it now uses just solar and other renewable energy to power its sprawling train service.
Arts Jan 24 Thierry Mugler, French fashion icon known for sculpted designs, dies at 73 French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga and Cardi B, has died. He was 73.
World Dec 01 Omicron disrupts travel industry’s comeback as new restrictions are put in place From shopping districts in Japan and tour guides in the Holy Land to ski resorts in the Alps and airlines the world over, a familiar dread is rising about the renewed restrictions.
Economy Aug 19 Toyota slashes production as pandemic strains supply chain In North America, Toyota said it expects August production to be slashed by 60,000 to 90,000 vehicles.
Arts Aug 17 Sudoku maker Maki Kaji, who saw life’s joy in puzzles, dies Maki Kaji, the creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life's work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died, his Japanese company said Tuesday.
World Jul 19 American father, son get Japan prison terms for Carlos Ghosn escape A Tokyo court handed down prison terms for the American father and son accused of helping Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape to Lebanon while awaiting trial in Japan.
World May 21 Tokyo Olympics to open even if COVID-19 cases rise in Japan Tokyo has officially spent $15.4 billion to organize the Olympics, though a government audits suggests the real number is much higher.
Arts Mar 04 Animated ‘Demon Slayer’ strikes chord with Japan amid pandemic The terrifying plight depicted in the swashbuckling animated film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train," has struck a chord with pandemic-era Japan and possibly with the world.