Copper cups, hammered by hand, are a specialty at Gyokusendo, a Japanese family company established in 1816.
Category: Japan
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Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
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Toyota Halts Shipments of Some Vehicles After Engine Test Failures
A unit of the company used software that made horse power “values appear smoother.” It’s the second production problem to hit the company in two months.
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The Dragon-Shaped Japanese Region Where Tokyo Locals Go to Unwind
A guide to Kagoshima, home to traditional pottery villages and the forest that inspired “Princess Mononoke.”
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As China’s Markets Stumble, Japan Rises Toward Record
A change in perception among investors about China and Japan is one of the biggest themes in the markets right now.
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Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
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‘¡Esto es Sukeban!’. La lucha libre femenina de Japón llega a EE. UU.
Este espectáculo mezcla moda y teatralidad para atraer incluso a quienes no son aficionados al deporte.
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The ‘2024 Problem’: Japan Grapples With a Shortage of Truck Drivers
The country is moving to curb the industry’s punishing work hours. But that could leave a shortfall that disrupts Japan’s entire logistics system.
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Ohtani’s Contract Goes Beyond Dollars and Sense
The Los Angeles Dodgers are betting $700 million that Shohei Ohtani can deliver championships and help increase revenue. But the economics of sports can be fickle.
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‘Oppenheimer’ Will Be Released in Japan After Backlash Over Marketing
Many in Japan were offended by what they saw as insensitive cross-promotion with the film “Barbie,” but the biopic will be released next year.
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Gift Wrapping That Doesn’t Create Waste
For centuries the Japanese have used furoshiki, beautifully printed pieces of fabric. Here, two experts tell how to do it.