Japan’s July wholesale inflation slows for seventh month

Japanese wholesale inflation slowed in July year-on-year, easing for a seventh straight month due to softer energy utility costs, central bank data showed on Thursday, a sign the pressures that drove up consumer prices are running their course. ( read original story ...)

Unwrapping Osaka

The rain had stopped when our plane landed in Osaka and the summertime warmth was just beginning to rise. Looking out of the window, I was reminded of my previous trip in 2010 when I spent two days on ... ( read original story ...)

Japan marks 78th anniversary of Nagasaki bombing

A moment of silence was observed at 11:02 a.m. Wednesday to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. The ceremony was moved from Nagasaki's Peace Park to the city's ... ( read original story ...)