the message can say more in eight words than a full-blown op-ed. But it’s not just about a car. It’s also about values, identity management and the evolving politics of consumption. At their core, car ...

AOMORI—A sticker that offers a message about cleanliness has gone from a freebie to a must-have item among bathing enthusiasts. Yui Mikami, 33, who works at the Aomori prefectural government’s ...