Discover Kofu, Japan’s smallest town, where every day feels like a close-knit community gathering. In this video, we talk to locals, explore the new town hall, and even get a look at traditional ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Kanye West continues to shun America in favor of a new life in Japan with wife Bianca Censori, and he’s looking into the ...

Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he's renting out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 18 ...

Kanye West enjoys life in Japan with wife Bianca, finding peace amid legal battles and valuing time with his children.

After two decades in Japan, one Canadian man shares some differences between life there and in his home country. Ron Reid, ...

Japan’s largest women’s prison has become home to a growing number of seniors.

Tourism numbers are sky-high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials ...

Nasubi spent 18 months naked and alone in a room for a TV show. His story may seem extreme but it continues to serve as a ...