A tsunami of fans surged into Tokyo Big Sight on a cold winter morning in late 2025, lining up before dawn for Comiket 107's 50th anniversary. Fans clutched sketchbooks, handmade costumes, and ...

The man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years ...

Living in Japan isn’t all sunshine and sushi, and yet many people make it a permanent move. With all the culture shock, work and immigration factors to consider, many may neglect their long-term ...

As Japan welcomes a growing number of Muslim visitors, a quieter but increasingly visible question is unfolding across airports, shopping malls and sightseeing hubs: Where can these travelers pray?

There are several ways to build on basic CPR and AED training in Japan.

Work life is a big part of life in Japan. With a culture that emphasizes professional pride and personal responsibility, plus the long hours that come with many jobs in Japan, the quality of your ...

The gunman charged with killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world. The ...

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 ...

At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the ...

Many residents would say that Japan is, by a lot of objective metrics and subjective judgments, a pretty great place to live. One unpleasant annoyance of life in Japan, though, is the practice of ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...

The art of upcycling: Experts reveal their tips for transforming old furniture - How to transform old furniture into pieces with brand-new purposes ...