Declining birth rates see business slump heralding introduction of nurses dressed as maids, French-style clinic cafes, ...

Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture has unveiled a proposal for its airport to become the third flight hub in the central Kanto region ...

Tours to the United States allowing Japanese massage therapists and others to undergo anatomical training involving the use ...

Japan just took a big step into the future of public transport. On March 5th, in the quiet town of Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture, ...

The definition of "hikikomori"—people who avoid social participation and generally stay at home—according to criteria used by ...

After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these ...

Kei Chinen scored a last-minute equalizer as Kashima Antlers salvaged a 1-1 draw with Urawa Reds on Sunday, going 26 home ...

With the number of foreigners working in Japan increasing, the highest increases are being seen not in urban but in rural areas, according to an Asahi Shimbun survey.

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

The 18-year-old prince, nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the throne, is scheduled to enter the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, next month.

TOKYO: Prince Hisahito (pic), the 18-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended his graduation ...

Historical Encounters: The Balance of Victory and Defeat Between Rivals ...