Unnecessity seems to be the mother of some invention: There is an annual competition for such useless products made by professional artisans in Japan.
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Japan vows support to Ukraine while hosting conference focused on war-torn country’s reconstruction
Japan hopes to build momentum for global support for Ukraine as the war drags on and attention is diverted to the war in Gaza.
U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
The country’s leaders have agreed to a new security pledge committing the 3 countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific.
UMF students to go to Japan
University of Maine Farmington will be sending 12 first year students to Japan in late July as part of the First Year Fusion program.
North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile with range to strike entire U.S.
The United States quickly condemned the launch and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to guarantee the safety of its territory and its allies South Korea and Japan.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs $200 billion spending plan
The stimulus package is largely seen as an attempt to boost the premier’s sagging popularity.
Japan to end restrictions on women remarrying after divorce
Paternity rules are particularly important in Japan, where birth out of wedlock is rare and widely frowned-upon.
North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation
Japan issued alerts to residents in the northeastern regions to evacuate buildings nearby.
Beloved Portland lunch spot and bakery Ten Ten Pié closes
Co-owner Markos Miller would not say why.
‘CIBI’ makes Japanese cooking accessible
And while the recipes in this beautiful, practical cookbook are rooted in Japan, they reflect the writers’ other culinary influences, too.