Almost all of the big names in cameras — Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, OM System, Sigma, Ricoh, Pentax and others — hail from Japan, the birthplace of digital photography. Want one of the best mirrorless camer…
Syoutarou Kobayasi reflects on his careful approach to portraying an autistic man's experience in "Lives at Right Angles."
One Nation NSW leader Mike Newman was the state's senior trade and investment commissioner in Tokyo from 2022 to 2024.
Local governments struggle to grasp the individual situations of such evacuees, raises concerns that they may not get the emergency assistance they need.
The NFL has exported its sport to territories like the United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain and now Australia, which will host the first of the nine international games on Sept. 11.
Pegula said the sport's global reach was one of its strengths, pointing to players from around the world and the varied fan bases they attract.
At Tower Records in Tokyo’s Shibuya district earlier this month, fans flocked to a pop-up store set up for Filipino boy band SB19, buying exclusive merchandise including limited-edition CDs, T-shirts, stickers and phone…
In a childhood divided between Japan and Nepal, books were a constant for Aditi Paudel. Now the 17-year-old is Japan's first literacy ambassador.
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
Land ministry officials are calling on people to stay away from rivers, irrigation canals and flooded roads.
Japan will soon stop asking companies to cap employees' overtime at 45 hours per month, leaving many wondering if it is going back on its work-style reforms.
Experts say the first step toward dealing with energy poverty is to simply acknowledge the issue.
No casualties have been reported
It remains unclear how assertive Japan can be on the matter, as the country has made its alliance with the United States the cornerstone of its diplomacy and security policy.
For the first time, Japan's Basic Policy includes language on preventing childhood myopia. It's a start, but more must be done.
Yutaka Kato* knew there would be risks when he reported suspected misconduct by his employer to Japanese authorities. What he did not expect, he said, was a 47.88 million yen (US$300,000) damages claim from that employer…
No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense chief but also demoted in the ruling party leadership.
From leafy rooftops to parasol-filled terraces, the city is full of ways to enjoy a bite and a drink without hunkering down inside.
Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.
Finger sandwiches and scones make way for dumplings and Peking duck at Tokyo's growing number of Chinese afternoon tea menus.