Lately a diplomatic spat with China has begun depressing the number of people coming to Japan from that country—but even this ...

They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history ...

Japan’s lack of public trash cans often surprises visitors, but cultural norms and safety concerns explain why travelers ...

A U.S.-friendly move that would showcase Japan’s relevance.

Japanese convenience stores (Konbini) are distinctive from American convenience stores. The difference comes from the ...

Though Europe has a long military history in Asia, it is quite rare for an Asian nation to send ships or aircraft to Europe, ...

Japan was a global bright spot in 2025. Despite much hand-wringing over its debt burden, it is likely to remain so in 2026. The county is firmly in a reflation phase with growth, wages and prices all ...

Japanese culture is part of the attraction for travellers, but at times it can feel like there’s a lot to learn — here’s how ...

When the United States hosted its second presidential-level C5+1 Summit with the leaders of Central Asia on November 6, it signaled a shift that has been building quietly for several years: the region ...

When I moved to Japan more than five years ago from the United States, where I worked for two design-forward digital media startups, I struggled with the Japanese internet. The first challenge ...

According to esthetician Emma Jinn, “Japanese skin care is all about prevention, consistency, and respecting your skin. No ...

Japan is weighing its largest-ever budget for the next fiscal year as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes aggressive spending to cushion households from persistent inflation. The move underscores ...