In October 2023, the South Korean Supreme Court affirmed the Japanese temple's ownership, rejecting Buseoksa's claim that it was robbed of the statue by Wako Japanese pirates in the 14th century.

"We have three machines but only have two running on any day," said Shiota, president of Wako Seishi, which produces tissues, disinfectant wipes and toilet paper in Ino, a town in Kochi Prefecture ...

Riken research institute is seen in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, in this file photo taken on Dec. 1, 2020. (Mainichi) TOKYO -- The Saitama District Court on Dec. 20 rejected a lawsuit by a 64-year ...

"We have three machines but only have two running on any day," said Shiota, president of Wako Seishi ... the highest since 2013, data from Tokyo Shoko Research showed this month.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will allow its staff to work a four-day week as authorities in the world ...

Tokyo is tackling its low birth rate by offering government employees a four-day workweek starting in April. Governor Koike hopes this initiative, along with flexible work hours for parents, will ...

When you're spending time in a city as big as Tokyo, it's never too early to start planning for the week ahead. From art exhibitions and foodie events to seasonal festivities and outdoor ...