Traditional hand-held fans are considered much more suitable for elegant geisha and their "maiko" apprentices in this age of health concerns over the new coronavirus. This, then, explains recent ...

When it comes to the rainy season, us Brits are fully prepared with all the kit under the sun to stay dry and warm. But, as soon as the heatwave hits, we go into a state of panic, unequipped to ...

MARUGAME, Kagawa Prefecture--This winter is proving to be “hot” for one specialty maker of “uchiwa” handheld fans here. To put it mildly, business is normally sluggish at this time of year.

With yet more rumours and reports doing the rounds about Sony's potential portable plans, it seems the majority of fans would ...