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A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was reported near Nagoya-shi, Gifu-shi, Toyohashi, Toyota, Okazaki, Kasugai, Japan on Wednesday. The temblor was picked up a...

We looked at common steels used by popular knife brands to help you select the right material for your blade.

On March 19, Shimadzu Corporation signed a collaboration agreement with Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, aimed at extending healthy life expectancy in order to promote the health of city...

TAKEFU (AFP) – Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai. He places the steel under a spring hammer and the sound of the metal being flattened and fortified […]

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Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai.

Resident foodie Tokyo Halfie explores the stunning Hokuriku region and unveils insider gems for the freshest seasonal bounties

As a new year dawns, these are the trips to consider for the months ahead.

As a new year dawns, these are the trips to consider for the months ahead, says Sarah Marshall.

Larger than a paring knife, smaller than a chef's knife, the petty knife is right-sized for heavy-duty precision work.