China is investing heavily in upgrading the 1,300km Karakoram Highway that connects it to Pakistan. Some see it as a dangerous debt trap, others as a...
In June 2024, writer Ethan Semendinger, a lifelong admirer of Hideki Matsui, fulfilled a dream by meeting the retired slugger at an autograph signing event.
Every year, a dazzling parade of boats carrying a portable shrine adds a burst of color to Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's most scenic spots.
In recognition of Hokusai's "Great Wave" being featured on the new 1,000 yen bill, the Sumida Hokusai Museum is hosting an exhibition on its origins and...
The government is projecting that 60 million tourists will come to Japan in 2030. Meanwhile, aviation fuel shortage prevents airlines from adding flights.
In "A Baseball Gaijin," author Aaron Fischman deftly chronicles former NPB and MLB player Barnette's career, including six years with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
One suspect involved in the Yasukuni Shrine vandalism was arrested while extradition challenges for the others are magnifying diplomatic tensions with China.
Changing the stoic faces that Japanese skaters often maintain on the ice became a primary mission for Kurt Browning and his wife at the camp.
The Ofune Boko float prepares for Gion Matsuri with its new, record-breaking wheels, continuing tradition with specialist carpentry from Gifu.
Hirokazu Okano's company, founded in 1897, is the second oldest in Hakata weaving and is continuously innovating to ensure the craft’s future.
All-Stars Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are among the top players set to compete in Tokyo as MLB returns to Japan for games for the first...
Professor J Mark Ramseyer and Jason Morgan explore the research and academic challenges of scrutinizing the comfort women issue in an exclusive interview.