Japanese designer on Mexico Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
April 26, 2017
Models on Tuesday present the creations of Mexican-Japanese designer Armando Takeda during the third day of the Mexico Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City, Mexico. (EPA/Alex Cruz- Jiji Photo)
Last day for A-bomb dolls at museum
April 25, 2017
HIROSHIMA- On display at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum since 1973, three dolls modeled after victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japan city have left a deep impression on many visitors. They are set to be removed after
Movie on “visas for lifeˮ Japanese diplomat shown in US
April 23, 2017
WASHINGTON- A movie depicting the life of late Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who issued transit visas to thousands of Jews fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II, was shown in the US Department of State on Thursday. The screening party was
Convenience stores strengthening services for seniors in Japan
April 22, 2017
TOKYO- Major Japanese convenience store chain operators are strengthening services for older people amid population aging. Assuming that elderly people may find it difficult to go far for shopping, operators are making such efforts as opening more convenience stores within
Cosmetics makers give grooming tips to job-hunting young men
April 10, 2017
TOKYO- With job-hunting by university students about to get into full swing, Japanese cosmetics makers are offering young men tips on grooming and how to maintain a good appearance for job interviews. The companies hope to familiarize students with their products,
Actress Utako Kyo dies at 89
April 8, 2017
TOKYO- Utako Kyo, a Japanese actress and half of the popular stand-up comedy duo “Utako Keisue,” died on Thursday. She was 89. Born in Kyoto, Kyo started her show business career as a stage actress just after World War II and
Tourist arrivals in January total 631, 639
March 3, 2017
More foreign tourists, especially Chinese and South Koreans, arrived in the Philippines last January, the tourism department said in a statement. Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo said January arrivals totaled 631,639. This reflects an “impressive growth” of 16.48 percent from the
Post-Fukushima disaster character’s popularity grows in Thailand
January 14, 2017
AKITA– A Japanese hero character created in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami is growing in popularity in Thailand through a television program broadcast in the Southeast Asian nation. The television show featuring the character
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