The kimono industry suffered under COVID-19, but its impact on fashion gained unprecedented global attention this year, with the trend set to continue in 2024.
With China threatening Taiwan and on the path to becoming a coercive hegemon, further strengthening ties with India would benefit Japan and Asia as a whole.
After a banner year in 2023 for Japanese figure skaters, there are realistic expectations for a plethora of notable accomplishments once again in 2024.
As regional and global dynamics develop, predictions from these scenarios point to Japan becoming more open, more Asian, and more influential in the New Year.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
The Noto Peninsula earthquake struck as families gathered to celebrate the New Year. As survivors grieve their loss, society must extend all the help they need.
These predictions foresee a shift towards a more decentralized, flexible and technologically advanced work environment benefitting those with a free mindset.
Hakone Ekiden relay is a team sport unlike any other. To the rallying cry of "Ganbare!," runners present a virtual microcosm of the can-do team spirit...
There are now 206 confirmed deaths in the ongoing New Year earthquakes off the Noto Peninsula. We share updates on rescue and recovery operations.
Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio welcomed 2024 with a New Year message of change, hope, and strength, which is shared below in its entirety.
As the shrinkage of American power and other trends of 2024 shake the international order, Japan will find itself reassessing the defense of its sovereignty.
With great brush strokes of the kanji '翔' (soar), calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa sent power and hope to reach new heights from Tokyo to the world.