Lot 1000: The Place and the People

Redevelopment plans mean that the last building in Lot 1000 in central Sapporo must be demolished. We learn about the past, present, and future of this spot, exploring its centuries-long history. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s wholesale prices rise 4.2% in March

Japan's wholesale prices rose 4.2% in the year to March, data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent cost pressures that add to corporate pain from uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy. The rise ... ( read original story ...)