Twelve dogs from seven families across Japan, dressed in traditional Japanese garb, walked alongside their proud owners at a temple in Nara Prefecture.
Artistic director and kabuki actor Monnosuke Ichikawa VIII gives us the backstory on the kabuki play premiering in English in Hawaii on April 19.
How will the rising number of tourists and foreign residents impact Japan's response in disasters, which relies on the calm and generosity of local communities?
An alarming study has for the first time revealed the presence of nanoplastics and related toxic chemicals in human blood samples in Japan.
How could Iran demand no retaliation after its direct attack on Israel? Now the world must prevent the escalation of the Middle East conflict.
Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his peers along the way.
The 2025 Osaka Expo has released an app that gamifies reducing your carbon footprint. Users can engage in eco-friendly activities to earn points and win prizes.
The Sapporo High Court ruled that the Japanese constitution requires recognition of same-sex marriage, dismissing opposition as emotional and irrational.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 starts April 27. Expert Taiko Otsuka guides us through its concepts and exciting programs that make sustainability fun and accessible.
A stunning exhibition of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter is on show at the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of Arts, adjacent to Ueno Park until May...
The opposition in South Korea won the election by attacking the ruling party as "pro-Japanese." Despots in China, Russia, and North Korea would welcome that.
Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura had 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting in a narrow victory on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans.