There are over 900 Costco locations worldwide. On a recent trip to Japan, longevity expert and nutritionist Michiko Tomioka visited a warehouse in Kyoto. From a variety of seaweed and tofu to ready-to-eat meals,

"They are the party of YouTube," said Jeffrey Hall, a lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies who has authored a book on right-wing politics in Japan.

Nishijinori, the intricate weaving for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a modern-day high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.

The right-wing populist party Sanseito made big strides in parliamentary elections in Japan, capitalizing on concerns about the economy, immigration and overtourism.

After recounting his history wrestling for the promotion and in the country, NJPW also had a moment of silence for the late star.

Sanseito, which flies a “Japanese First” banner explicitly inspired by US President Donald Trump, gained 14 seats in the country’s upper house elections on Sunday — a leap from only one seat, held by leader Sohei Kamiya.

On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very top.

Led by the former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida, the company made its European debut with “Giselle,” showing itself the equal of major international troupes.