A vibrant, community-sourced exhibition in Harajuku showcases queer art that spans the political, absurd and deeply personal.

Japan has long resisted the lure of chess, but the stage is being set for the country’s first-ever grandmaster, one expert says.

YOTEL Tokyo Ginza marked its official opening on Monday 9 June with an immersive Grand Opening Party that celebrated ’YOTEL To The World’ an...

The move is aimed at easing overconcentration of companies in the capital and bridge an urban-rural divide in economic growth.

The election is seen as an early indicator of how voters nationwide might cast their ballots in next month’s Upper House poll.

Pride isn’t just a one-off weekend — a slate of activities and programs in support of the queer community continues in full force, from Hokk...

The chip giant and university will work together on chip-related technologies and supporting educational and research and development opport...

It was the first time for police to detect a suspect under the investigation method introduced in January.

TOKYO: A Chinese aircraft carrier group entered Japan's economic waters over the weekend, before exiting to conduct drills involving fighter...

People take part in the Pride March in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Sunday.

Few Japanese executives have spoken out on U.S. backlash to DEI, though many firms seem to be quietly maintaining their initiatives.

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Promoting activities to aim for further expansion of allies during Pride Month TOKYO, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A...

In June 1925, concern over “the moral effects of the Western dancing” on Japanese youth led to restrictions on social venues.

The new facility was initially to open in fiscal 2026, but research on culturally important burial grounds and a difficult bidding process d...