KYOTO, Japan -- Japanese measuring instruments maker Horiba said Monday that it has purchased all shares in EtaMax, a South Korean manufacturer of chipmaking devices. The cost of the acquisition ...

The Venice Japanese American Monument Memorial Committee (VJAMM Committee) is hosting their annual fundraiser and memorial on Thursday, April 17 with a ceremony at the monument near Lincoln and ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the ...

Kawaii Appliqué Quilts from Japan: How One Country’s Love of All Things Tiny Powers Today’s Most Intricate Quilts (with 5 Projects from Top Designers) Ichikawa, publisher of Quilt Diary Japan ...

Made in Japan. Made of High quality Yasugi Steel. It is suitable for sculpting beginners and school children. Sharp cutting can last for a long time with two-layer steel. They are favorably used ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out.

Osaka, Japan (CNN) — At Katsuo-ji Temple ... purify the Daruma with some incense, then take it with you.” Unlike other lucky talismans or rituals, Daruma dolls are not simply about making ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s largest yakuza crime syndicate has pledged to end its longstanding war with a rival faction and refrain from causing “trouble,” authorities said, as the mafia-like ...

(CNN) — A popular Japanese restaurant chain has closed nearly all of its 2,000 stores for cleaning this week, after a rat and a bug were found in its food. Sukiya, the country’s largest chain ...

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event on Friday where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise ...

(CNN) — Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and ...