Vegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric
From sneakers made from pineapple leaves to backpacks made from vegan grape leather -- an exhibition in Tokyo showcases ...
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Tohoku Shinkansen to resume operations on all lines on April 14
East Japan Railway says it will resume operations on all lines of the Tohoku Shinkansen starting April 14, about a week ...
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Lawson tests reusable coffee cups
Major convenience store chain operator Lawson begins testing reusable coffee cups as part of efforts to reduce plastic w...
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Narita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded
Narita International Airport's Terminal 3 serving low-cost carriers is expanded to deal with the anticipated increase in...
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Tokyo Stock Exchange reorganized into three sections
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is reorganized into three sections from the previous four as part of efforts to attract foreign...
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New law to reduce plastic comes into effect
The Plastic Resource Circulation Act, which requires businesses to reduce the use of 12 single-use plastic products goes...
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Japan won't pay rubles to Russia for natural gas
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan intends to reject Russia's request to pay for its natural gas using rubles.
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Japan to remain involved in Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2 projects
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan will remain involved in the Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development pr...
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Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Narita International Airport
An American cargo plane makes an emergency landing at Narita International Airport due to hydraulic system trouble.
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Kura Sushi opens world's largest conveyor belt sushi shop
Kura Sushi opens what it claims to be the world's largest conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Tokyo.
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