As Ishikawa tackles the devastation on the Noto Peninsula, visitors are being invited back to favorite tourist spots in the southern part of the prefecture.
Hello Kitty is expanding her circle of joy, using cultural diplomacy to bring her "kawaii" touch to the Japan-ASEAN 50th anniversary and SDGs initiatives.
Lenna Koszarny is CEO of one of the largest private equity firms in Ukraine. On this second anniversary of Russia's invasion, she says: "Come and invest...
Julie Turner, United States Special Envoy on North Korean Rights Issues spoke on the "importance of bringing actors back to the table" on the abduction issue.
"It is important to continue providing accurate explanations" to correct misconceptions about Fukushima, says University of Tokyo Professor Naoya Sekiya.
Expect cherry blossoms in Tokyo as early as March 23 and full bloom on March 30, says the Japan Meteorological Corporation in its first forecast.
PM Kishida gave initial statements on his hopes and plans for the year, then questions focused on the situation in earthquake-devastated Ishikawa Prefecture.
Sanrio President Tomokuni Tsuji shares exclusive insights into taking the business of kawaii global 50 years after it brought the world Hello Kitty.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week podcast is back for a special episode to enjoy Pacific seafood in the northeast of Japan.
Discover the most delicious Pacific seafood only a stone's throw from Tokyo on a quick trip to the coastal cities of Hitachinaka and Iwaki in East...
On December 12, "tax" was chosen as the Kanji of the Year for 2023 at the Kyoto temple, recognizing the rise in costs of living and...
Meet Miu Hirano, the soft-spoken, seriously focused table tennis champion and Olympian who shares her love of Sanrio characters with fans and fellow athletes.