The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

Case in point: Muji’s elegant aluminum suitcase, first introduced in 2017 and back for a second run, not to mention a sophmore color: matte black. First released in 2017, Muji’s Japan-exclusive ...

Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto is to retire after the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics next year, the Japanese 25-year-old told reporters in Kobe on Friday. Read more at ...

A 7-Eleven convenience store in Japan is selling the country’s “longest roll of toilet paper,” which is 7.11 times bigger than the previous one. As one of the most iconic convenience stores ...

In Kyoto, the past and present collide for Chanel's latest high jewelry collection Chanel reveals latest High Jewellery collection in Japan By Aleesha Harris Published Jun 20, 2025 ...

Japan wanted change in its corporate sector. It got it — for better or worse. A decade on from the introduction of the country’s first Corporate Governance Code, there’s so much M&A activity ...

Japan’s rice production model has long relied on small-scale farmers. As of 2024, nearly two-thirds of rice farmers cultivate less than one hectare of land, according to agricultural census data.

At the same time, Japan is preparing for a sizeable rise in government spending, adding to the debt pile. It plans to lift defence spending from 1.4% of GDP to 2% by 2028.

Kyoto City warmly welcomes travellers and culture lovers coming in for the summer to explore some of its most treasured cultural landmarks through its Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2025.

June 18 (UPI) --Japan-based Nippon Steel on Wednesday completed its buyout of U.S. Steel, changing its name to Nippon Steel North America, as the former U.S. industrial giant ended trading on Wall ...

A Kyoto headliner, the annual Gion Festival is Japan’s most iconic celebration, with a history dating back to the year 869. Held every July for a full month, this grand affair honours Yasaka ...

Japan's Michelin-listed eatery owners arrested as customers test positive for ‘highly contagious illness’ By HT US Desk Jun 17, 2025 07:46 PM IST Read this news in brief form ...