Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo’s busy Nihonbashi district is a small shrine where prayers take on unusual, modern significance. Instead of praying for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers head to Futoku Shrine in the hope of getting something that has become extremely hard to come by in Japan: … Read more
TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s northern coast during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s weather agency said there was no risk of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. The quake shook dozens of towns in northeastern Japan and was slightly felt even in the capital, Tokyo. The region has been … Read more
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formal attire, such as crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring and neat office attire. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found a way out. To beat the heat and reduce electricity use, the city government is now allowing employees to clock in in shorts as rising energy costs due … Read more