3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (241+ words) May 9, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) ISE, Mie -- The municipal government of this central Japan city has developed a new textile called "Isewashitex," made using the traditional craft of Ise washi Japanese paper. The material was created as a new Ise brand in…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (349+ words) November 11, 2025 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- With just over two years until the end of 2027, when the production and import/export of fluorescent lights will be banned in many countries, more than 40% of consumers in Japan haven't heard about this impending change....