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TAKAICHI SANAE, Japan’s prime minister, models herself on the Iron Lady. Like Margaret Thatcher, she carries a signature bag, ...

There are numerous points of etiquette to follow for anyone visiting Japan, including these seven dining dos and don'ts when ...

The notion of Japan as a “normal country” did not originally aim to negate pacifism. Rather, it emerged as a proactive ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...

Japan tops many travelers’ wishlists, with searches for learning Japanese up 30%. Tourists are embracing local phrases to ...

Japanese konbini chain FamilyMart has won the hearts of tourists with snack remixes and a clothing line. Now, convenience store tours are helping even more travelers gain insights into this fun slice ...

Indian athletes adapt to Japanese food for Asian Games; SAI serves vegetarian sushi and onigiri at training centres.

Many hailed his selfless act as a reminder of humanity's goodness, especially at a time when kindness can be hard to find.

A raw and emotional video shared by an Indian man living in Tokyo has gone viral online, after he spoke about helping an elderly Japanese man who was injured near a metro station. The video has struck ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how to navigate local etiquette.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation ...