From traditional tea ceremonies to viral TikToks, the rising popularity of matcha is driving a global shortage, leaving ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on ...

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese author Yukio Mishima (1925-1970). Various exhibitions and ...

Travellers are going beyond the Golden Route of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto to discover the treasures and traditions of diverse ...

The so-called Golden Route between Tokyo and Kyoto is the popular choice for first-time travellers to Japan. An itinerary that often includes diversions to Mount Fuji and Hakone, as well as the cities ...

While prolonged use of smartphones and other digital devices has long been linked to nearsightedness, a rare eye ailment is ...

Brigette Pheloung, who goes by "AcquiredStyle" online, went viral on TikTok for her review of the Japanese Crown Melon that's ...

Police in Japan’s Shiga prefecture have arrested an Indian man for allegedly raping a teenage girl last month, local news ...

A parade to deliver fresh "hamo" pike conger eels as an offering to Yasaka Shrine in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto ...

OSAKA—A university startup company is uploading free, short English-learning videos daily, hoping to help locals communicate ...

TOKYO: Police in Japan’s Shiga prefecture have arrested a 24-year-old Indian man on charges of allegedly raping a teenage ...

Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering international travellers free complimentary domestic flights to any destination within Japan ...