Ballpoint pens due to be shipped to countries in Asia are inspected in this file photo taken in 1948. Domestic production in Japan began soon after World War II. These days, most reporters at news ...

Japanese manufacturers are strongly focused on research and development. They have refined the smoothness of the pens on ...

She also said demand for glass pens took off again as items of cultural value featuring the beauty of Japanese traditional craftsmanship. The pens are made manually, one at a time.

Introducing the Japanese head spa. This blissful blend of head massage, essential oils and scalp scrubbing has well and truly taken TikTok by storm, with influencers, experts and ASMR lovers ...

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The convenience store, or konbini, is an institution of modern Japanese life. Open at all hours, it offers customers tasty food and household essentials, as well as the ability to pay bills and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Japanese operator of 7-Eleven is discussing ways to defend itself against a takeover bid by Canada’s ...

These universities in Japan have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and ...

TOKYO—Japan is planning a multibillion-dollar network of small satellites to monitor ships and military sites, its latest response to a barrage of pressure from China that includes a recent ...

The multifaceted artist shared his thoughts on the state of gender in the music industry in Japan. By Billboard Japan Billboard Japan launched its Women in Music initiative in 2022 to celebrate ...

A good knife is a game-changer in any kitchen, but top-quality knives can be pretty pricey — so if you find a good deal, I suggest snagging it. The HOSHANHO 7-inch Japanese Chef's Knife is currently ...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key issues such as immigration, suggesting that giving the French a direct vote might help break ...