Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Openings in Tokyo Oct 2, 2013
'Kyoto from Inside and Outside: Scenes on Panels and Folding Screens'
by Jordan Sievers
Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, has harbored a rich traditional culture that has remained strong for generations. Focusing on large-scale works that present depictions of town life as well as seasonal views of the city, this exhibition reveals a detailed glimpse into the ...
National Aug 28, 2013
Renovated castle gate reopens
The renovated Karamon gate at Nijo Castle, a World Heritage site in the city of Kyoto, was opened to the public Wednesday after 1½ years of repair work. Relics of Japan’s tumultuous times after 1867, when the Tokugawa shogunate gave way to Imperial rule ...