EDITORIAL: Tsai’s speech maintains the faith

A new year has started, bringing new aspirations for the months ahead. As people consider their personal resolutions, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) outlined those she envisions for the nation in her ... ( read original story ...)

Markets begin 2022 on a high note

Markets rose Monday in the first trading day of 2022 following stellar performances last year, as investors keep an eye on the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Japanese New Year’s Festival,

There are, however, other woodcuts known as surimono, “things printed,” whose subjects are characters known in history and folklore, household gods, incidents in the daily life of the people and the ... ( read original story ...)

Arson suspect in fatal fire at Osaka clinic dies

Investigative sources say the man suspected of starting a deadly fire at a clinic in the western Japanese city of Osaka has died. His death will make it harder to determine the motive for the arson ... ( read original story ...)