Visiting Kyoto? Make sure you watch this first! Here's why Kyoto is my favourite city in Japan! Here are all the best places ...

I never thought I'd want to live in an old Japanese house. I've always heard they're creaky and cold. However, I was ...

Rich in active ingredients, amino acids, and enzymes, this long-guarded beauty secret of the Geisha is now available to ...

“Ohayou” (good morning), I’m greeted by smiling staff as I make my way into the 7-Eleven – a staple location for any Japan ...

One person was unaccounted for while 175 others were evacuated as a major fire engulfed a residential area in Japan, the local government said Wednesday. Firefighters were still struggling to ...

KYOTO — The Omuro area in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, is a popular gateway to Ninnaji temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage historic monument. Walking into a quiet residential street away from the ...

The Liberal Democratic Party is now a minority ruling party in both houses of the Diet, with the nation’s first female prime minister, upon whom the party’s fate rests, taking the lead in responses ...

Stephen Nagy, Professor of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University, weighs in on the spat between China and Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signalled ...

TOKYO, January 30, 2024 — Delving into the distinctive features of Japanese houses post-WWII, architect and author Naomi Pollock offers an intriguing exploration. She unveils behind-the-scenes stories ...

A steady stream of bear attacks in northeastern Japan is turning some tourists away from the region, hitting local businesses hard during the normally busy season of peak fall foliage. In the Tohoku ...

With nearly a millennium of history in Japan, tōfu is a key part of Japanese cooking, used in countless dishes. A look at the history of this ingredient and the many forms it takes. Tōfu is created by ...