For watchmaker Grand Seiko, the latest Evolution 9 hits very close to home. A homage to the manufacture that made it, the new timepiece is inspired by the enduring landmarks ...

KITAKAMI, Iwate Prefecture--Upmarket cashmere knit sweaters produced at a factory in this northeastern city are warming wearers across the globe as they expand sales channels for this plush piece ...

MORIOKA--Iwate Prefecture, well-known for its striking coastline, is moving to protect its natural environment and marine resources with plans to raise 5 billion yen ($35.8 million) in funds ...

Grand Seiko has unveiled the SLGH027, a limited-edition timepiece starring a silvery-blue textured dial. Dubbed ...

Learn more While Grand Seiko today is highly regarded as an independent luxury watch brand under the Seiko corporate umbrella ...

James Hobbs, living in Japan for 30 years, teaches at a medical university in Iwate Prefecture. He takes us along on some hard weekend training with cycling friends and on a camping trip with his ...

TOKYO - The Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens on Jan 5 after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate region. It is the 19th bird flu outbreak of the season in Japan, ...

Grand Seiko has introduced a new addition to its Evolution 9 Collection, showcasing the grandeur of Japan’s Mount Iwate with ...

The 1000-kilometer trail that hugs Tohoku’s Pacific coastline offers hikers some incredible natural scenery and dramatic ...