Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Planet Japan: Highlights from the Tokyo auto show, and its different auto culture

Japan is an ocean, 6,397 nautical miles, and a world away from the Detroit. From kei cars to pickup trucks, how the world's ...

Why Tokyo’s youth culture district will ban ‘nuisance Halloween’ again this year

Shibuya’s mayor is urging people not to gather for Halloween amid concerns about rowdy behaviour and rising visitor numbers.
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Americans (and others) want to move to Japan, here’s why

While many around the world dream of moving to the U.S. for its opportunities and energy, Americans seem ready for something ...

Sadaharu Oh among 8 chosen for Order of Culture award

Japanese baseball's all-time home run king, a world-renowned fashion designer and a Nobel laureate were among the eight recipients of the Order of Culture for 2025 award at the Imperial Palace in ...

The 20 best countries in the world, voted by travelers in 2025 — your 2026 bucket list starts here

Discover the 20 most-loved countries in the world for 2025, as voted by travelers. From Japan and Greece to India and Bhutan, ...

In Silence, Japan Continues To Be a National Team On the Rise

While the United States drowns in talk about its underachieving “Golden Generation,” Japan has quietly gone about its work — ...

Japan's Konbini convenience stores coming to the U.S.

In Japan, Konbini convenience stores have become part of the country's infrastructure, offering fresh meals delivered several times a day, tickets to concerts and museums, and even services like bill ...