Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan's social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the streets near his work in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district or distracting commuters by playing loud videos on their phones.

Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The revered colorful weaving style associated with “The Tale of Genji” of the 11th-century Heian era,

Led by the former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida, the company made its European debut with “Giselle,” showing itself the equal of major international troupes.

Shigeru Ishiba denied he had decided to quit after a source and media reports said he planned to announce his resignation to take responsibility for a bruising upper house election defeat.

On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very top.

Japan’s government clarified Friday that profits from a $550 billion U.S.-bound investment package, tied to a new tariff agreement, will be split based on contributions from each side, according to Reuters.

Gabe Kidd has forfeited his remaining matches for this year’s G1 Climax tournament after incurring a knee injury. As previously reported, Gabe Kidd hyperextended his right knee. This forced him to miss his scheduled match against Zack Sabre Jr.

Success when expanding into Japan depends on matching hard data with cultural nuance, and then telling that story consistently to regulators, employees and consumers.