Makita is a go-to brand for many professionals and DIYers when it comes to power tools, outdoor equipment, and other similar products. The brand has been around for decades — it was founded in Japan ...

Black & Decker Corp., the Towson-based power tool and appliance company, has filed an anti-dumping petition against three Japanese makers of professional power tools. With this filing — the first such ...

If you’ve ever wondered what stands behind the smooth, exquisite surfaces of Japanese craft and architecture, an exhibition that celebrates Japanese carpentry tools and techniques provides many ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres signed Japanese right-hander Kazuhisa Makita to a two-year contract Saturday. The 33-year-old Makita was 10-4 with a 1.91 ERA the last two seasons with the Seibu ...

In a world buzzing with productivity hacks, time-blocking apps, and ever-evolving to-do list systems, one philosophy has quietly stood the test of time: the Japanese approach to work and life. Rooted ...

Shohei Ohtani isn't going to be Major League Baseball's only Japanese rookie next season. Following Friday's ratification of a new posting system with Nippon Professional Baseball, veteran Japanese ...

The Padres reportedly have agreed to a two-year deal with Kazuhisa Makita, a 33-year-old reliever who combines modest velocity with a submarine delivery. The right-hander will receive a $4 million ...