‘Sashiko’ needlework artisan says craft is about ‘the stories behind the stitching’
In a new book, a third-generation craftsman explores how the origins of his art are at risk of being lost in an upswell of popularity.
Jury of Italy’s Venice Biennale resigns en masse
Following the resignations, the Biennale said it has decided that the award ceremony, previously scheduled for May 9, will take place on Nov. 22.
After nationwide search, police arrest suspect in Tokyo hammer attack
The suspect allegedly struck two students with a hammer in the Tokyo city of Fussa on Wednesday before spraying officers who arrived at the scene with an unknown substance.
As bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks
Japan’s municipalities are telling residents to take extra precautions this spring, such as refraining from leaving outside their homes any items that could attract bears.
Junto Nakatani shows no fear of Naoya “Monster” Inoue ahead of title clash
Both fighters made weight for the fight during an event in front of over 1,000 fans.
Two dead, including one Japanese, after lightplane crash in South Australia
The aircraft crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport during a training flight, killing the Japanese learner pilot and the Australian instructor on board.
Taiwan blows past forecasts with economic growth at 39-year high
Gross domestic product expanded almost 13.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, compared with about 12.7% in the previous three months.
The death of a Lebanese village
In Lebanon, villages occupy a profound psychological and cultural space: centers of gravity where families converge from across the country and world.
Japan joined by 115 nations and regions in joint statement on nuclear weapons
The statement emphasizes the importance of passing on “invaluable testimonies” of the survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to future generations.
Knicks finish off Hawks in record-setting fashion to advance in playoffs
It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game, and their largest winning margin in the postseason.