The US umbrella may no longer be a dependable pillar of national security, the official has reportedly told the media...

From kabuki’s newfound fans to experimental theater’s widening scope, Japan’s performing arts scene spent 2025 reaching outward.

Excessive screen time creates addiction comparable to substance abuse, but it is more nefarious in that it impacts people in unseen ways, un...

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high of 0.75 percent on Friday, the first increase since January, as it said the economy...

Kana Fukuma says new rules governing female shogi players would have forced her to choose between her career and having a second child.

FUKUOKA, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Route to WEST JAPAN, a tourism initiative by Fukuoka City, is a comprehensive platform...

Asian shares were moderately higher and U.S. futures were mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to its highest lev...

The Camry sedan, Highlander sport utility vehicle and Tundra pickup truck will go on sale in Japan from 2026.

The comments come at a sensitive time for Japan amid a tense security environment in East Asia.

It is the first rate increase by the central bank since January.

Global investors are bracing for a hike by the Bank of Japan that may take its key interest rate to a 30-year high

From Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Ghost of Yotei, Japan served as both inspiration and setting for many of the year’s most notable release...

Japanese pop rarely relies on rhyme. Instead, its lyrics draw power from mora-based rhythm, repetition, sound symbolism and traditional poet...

Learn how to buy a home in Japan, including the purchase process, financing options and latest market trends. The webinar will be held from...

Jun Shison’s Jun Shison Anniversary Photo Book “final” launches at No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 chart, on the list tracking the...