Walking across Tokyo’s Shibuya crossing, one of the world’s largest pedestrian intersections, I was in awe—but not of the ...

The Japanese spa treatment — a hit on TikTok — is becoming popular in the U.S. because of its relaxing combination of massage ...

Opened in January 2022, this ryokan-inspired boutique property designed by famed architect Tadao Ando blends elements of traditional Japanese inns ... facilities at the spa. You’ll be highly ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

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As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...

The Miyawaki Forest Technique, invented by Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s, is the inspiration for micro-forests worldwide. These diverse ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...

For the uninitiated, sorting one's rubbish can be a convoluted process in Japan - a country that boasts one of the world's strictest waste disposal rules. But in the city of Fukushima, things are ...