Fukui Prefecture enjoyed a 20% increase in visitors over the 11 months since an extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line opened in the region. Still, how to increase the number of tourists who ...

FUKUI--For the fifth time running, Fukui Prefecture ranked No. 1 on an overall happiness index among the nation’s 47 prefectures. “We have been forging ahead with policies in child-rearing ...

If you've spent time researching the best ways to keep your car looking brand new then you've probably heard about ceramic coatings. Back in the day, the best weapon that car nuts had to fight the ...

This story is part of the March 23 edition of Sunday Life.See all 14 stories. Handmade ceramics add beauty and functionality to the home, from pretty pots to everyday vessels and a sculptural ...

Pottery Barn (4) We’re always keeping an eye out for a seasonal sale at Pottery Barn, but did you know there is a way to snag discounted furniture, decor, bedding, and more in the brand’s ...

to extend the operating lifespans of three aging nuclear reactors in Fukui Prefecture. Presiding Judge Ryo Kenmochi upheld the NRA's approvals of 20-year extensions to the operating periods of the ...

Gracia Hosokawa was born Tama Akechi in Echizen (modern day Fukui Prefecture). She was the daughter of Mitsuhide Akechi (1528-1582), a samurai general serving Nobunaga Oda (1634-1582), one of the ...

1Department of Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan 2Health Services Research and Development Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, ...