After we've seen Super Mario and even the Minions immortalized at theme parks, I’ve always wondered why Pokémon hasn't received the same treatment. We all know Pokémon is massive. I imagine children ...

Incidents that make us consider the relationship between humans and wild animals are happening all over Japan, from bear ...

Experiencing life in a remote and scenic Japanese mountain village.

A look at the traditional farmhouses now commonly called kominka—“old folk dwellings”—a name that underscores their age. They ...

JAPAN has unleashed pepper-spraying drones and red-eyed robot wolves in a desperate bid to stop killer bears. There has been ...

Chinese arrivals dropped sharply amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese prime minister’s remarks over Taiwan ...

More cats than people live on a real island in Japan. The numbers have stayed that way for years, long enough to attract ...

The ride-hailing giant’s chief executive has made a bet on how it can finally grab a bigger piece of one of the world’s largest taxi markets.

In its statement, the Syrian Army called on all armed groups in the area to withdraw east of the Euphrates, warning that ...

Observers described Yoon’s action as political suicide, marking a spectacular downfall for the former star prosecutor who won ...

Background: Isolation and subjective feelings of loneliness pose a threat to health, and measures have been taken to address both. However, the decline of communities because of social change has ...

TOKYO and GIFU, Japan — After a few days in Tokyo, I was ready to trade the bright lights and chaotic streets for a breath of fresh air and quaint villages. My longing to relax and slow down is ...