Asahi Soft Drinks Co. on July 1 launched a three-month pilot project for its "Calpis faucet," letting people serve themselves the company's p･･･ ...

TSU--For the time being, the Bank of Japan will hold off on interest rate hikes while it closely monitors developments in the ...

KOMONO, Mie Prefecture--Pianos from the time of Beethoven and Mozart form part of a collection here that was lovingly put together by a piano tuner who is now retired.

IGA, Mie Prefecture—A part-time farmer here has sage advice for people stuck in sticky situations where panic must be avoided: Think like a ninja.