Who’s on the yen? Learn about Japanese banknotes, the figures they feature, and what they reveal about Japan today.

“Congratulations to you for assuming the office of Prime Minister… you were able to defeat some outstanding men… My wife and ...

We recently talked about how the custom of sending nengajo, or New Year’s cards, is becoming less common in Japan…but also about how many have regretted quitting the tradition, not realizing how much ...

Okinawan men fell from first to 43rd while women slipped to 16th in the last life expectancy survey, a slide that is expected ...

NAGANO—Okinawa Prefecture once boasted the longest life expectancy in the country, but it has now dropped well out of the top 10.

From Toho's 'Human Vapor' reboot to a new Kyo-Ani anime series, plus returning seasons of reality hits like 'The Boyfriend' ...

Richard Riggs, from Barnsley Sumo Club, says he believes the sport is for everyone.

Netflix has unveiled details of its 2026 Japan slate, highlighting an expanded production footprint with Toho Studios and a ...

Some 100,000 of these small dives are hidden in plain sight across Japan. Now, travellers are finally discovering these ...

Bidets once were considered an oddity in American homes. But they're becoming increasingly common as more people seek a ...

At the Kerala Literature Festival, the bestselling Japanese author spoke about his love for second-hand bookstores and how they inspire him ...

In Shibuya, Tokyo, there is a Ukrainian support center called Himawari. Here, on the 8th floor, is one of the two public ...