Japan's industry ministry has decided not to seek budget allocations next fiscal year for a loss-making investment fund set up to promote Japanese culture abroad. The public-private Cool Japan Fund ...

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Japan is moving toward abolishing its loss-making Cool Japan Fund, while seeking to expand a separate program to promote Japanese content overseas. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) ...

Fear of pain is a top reason women skip laser hair removal. SEV Laser’s new “Cool Factor” campaign explains how cooling technology solves this issue — and beauty journalist Grace Gold stopped by New ...

"Moneymaxxing," a social-media trend focused on getting more value from your money, is gaining attention as consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing. The trend encourages people ...

Younger buyers are flocking to minivans. Yes, minivans. Chrysler has noticed and they're making a splash with two new concepts – one of which is particularly adventurous. The two renditions of the ...

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When one thinks of the bed-and-breakfast, they may conjure images of a tchotchke-chocked home with too many cats and dusty floral bedspreads. It was those stereotypes — and a desire to rewrite them — ...

The movers and shakers strolling through Rosemont aren’t your normal power brokers. Some still have braces. Others observe a strict bedtime. But don’t be fooled. The children working deals at this ...

A community-building effort by Ford is underway, making it much easier to source and purchase aftermarket products for your car. There is a growing number of car enthusiasts who are delving into ...

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