Noritake boasts 23 consolidated subsidiaries in nine countries and regions, and today it is the largest comprehensive manufacturer of grinding and polishing tools in Japan. It produces industrial ...

There are several versions of this pattern, and most are valuable. A 32-piece set sold at auction in 2023 for $3,276, which is about $512 a place setting. Foxboro is a vintage Noritake pattern ...

INAZAWA, Aichi Prefecture--Women officially joined a so-called "naked festival" at a shrine in central Japan on Thursday for ... and festival," said 59-year-old civil servant Emi Tachibana ...

Japan loves baseball! Gloves vary depending on the player's position, so many own several different types. Oki Satoshi (left) and Yonezawaya Tomohiro (right) collect and refurbish old gloves from ...

An 18-year-old Japanese girl is suing her local government after her school made her repeatedly dye her naturally-brown hair black, media reports say. The girl says she was told she would have to ...

Japan's pre-modern network of highways, the Kaido, is now largely forgotten. In the first of a new series, we explore the Old Hokuriku Kaido between Fukui and Niigata Prefectures, discovering ...

According to US media, the American people have elected Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, a momentous event that is significant for not only Americans but also the entire ...

Every connection you’ve had with someone acts as a mirror, reflecting back the patterns you’ve created ... telling you that it’s time to break old habits and create new, healthier ones.

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This is not the first time Japan has hit the headlines for its old-fashioned habits - which remain a paradox given the country's proficiency at developing exciting new products. Various ...