Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...

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In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...

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Japan’s consumer confidence trends, on Wednesday, April 9, will influence USD/JPY trends and the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. Economists forecast the Consumer Confidence Index to drop from ...

European markets climbed over 5 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei jumped more than 9 per cent. Indian markets were shut for a public holiday. Market players said gains in Indian equities may not match ...

TOKYO, - The Japanese government on Thursday nominated Kazuyuki Masu, a former chief financial officer of trading house Mitsubishi Corp, to join the central bank's nine-member policy board.

TOKYO : Japan's trade and industry ministry will consider taking action on imports of Chinese steel if any unfair practices are identified under World Trade Organization rules, a ministry official ...

TOKYO--The Japanese government on Thursday nominated former Mitsubishi Corp. executive Kazuyuki Masu to join the Bank of Japan's nine-member policy board. If approved by both houses of parliament ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese government on Thursday nominated Kazuyuki Masu, a former chief financial officer of trading house Mitsubishi Corp, to join the central bank's board, an appointment ...