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Alumni at western Japan school create acrylic stands to remember outgoing school uniforms

IGA, Mie -- The alumni association at a high school here launched a project to preserve images of their traditional uniforms, which are being phased o

Congo’s traditional healers are on the front line of Ebola fight

In a region where health workers are shunned, an effective response to Ebola relies on integrating communities and "their rites," the World Health Organization says.

Kōya-Dōfu: A Traditional Preserved Food Bursting with Taste

In the years before refrigeration, people discovered that freezing tōfu turned it into a dry version of the soybean treat that could be preserved safely and reconstituted in various dishes when it was time to eat it. A look at the ways kōya-dōfu is enjoyed to this day.

India’s China dilemma: engagement vs. dependence

India's attempt to reduce dependence on China, for now, requires deeper engagement with the Asian giant. This is the central contradiction shaping the relationship.

Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun

TOKYO (AP) -- No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it themselves, even Japanese.The art of making sushi traditionally meant decades

SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns

The Japanese lender is utilizing tools such as synthetic risk transfers and loan portfolio sales, Asia-Pacific Deputy Head Carsten Stoehr says.

Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan to launch EV-to-grid power trading services

AI stock trading gains ground across Asia

Tabi: Japan’s Traditional Split-Toe Socks

Tabi socks combine elegance and practicality when wearing traditional Japanese clothing.

Japan’s Top Events in Summer 2026

Fireworks, flowers, traditional festivals, and exhibitions of everything from classic art to Tamagotchi are among our recommendations for Japanese events to enjoy in summer 2026.

Softbank poised to overtake Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company

Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group have climbed as much as 10% in Tokyo trading Monday, as AI-related shares climbed across the region.

Dressing visitors in ancient China's imperial splendor is booming in Beijing

BEIJING (AP) -- Chen Jiao has a curious job: transforming visitors to resemble empresses from ancient China as young people explore a revival of tradi

A Small Gift From Sanrio: The Story Behind a Beloved Tradition Sponsored

Gifted for free with every purchase, Sanrio's "Premium Mascots" have spread smiles at shops across Japan for over half a century. The post A Small Gift From Sanrio: The Story Behind a Beloved Tradition Sponsored first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

China drops hammer on cross-border stock trading: 5 things to know

Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market doubles daily trading value over a year

Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game

Under a surprise plan, the country will take control of exports of the country's major commodities — a sweeping move reminiscent of the country's authoritarian past.

Japanese Cutting Boards for the Kitchen and Table

Traditionally made of wood or from a modern resin, these cutting boards represent two strands of Japanese culinary culture.

Itochu expands healthcare business with takeover of AirLife’s sales

The move comes as Japan's trading houses cement healthcare as a key pillar of their businesses, placing it alongside traditional mainstays such as oil, gas and metals.