Even though similar machines have existed around the world since the 1880s (for gumballs and postcards!), gachapon has had a place in Japan since 1960.
Xi’s order to push development of Hainan appears to be partly in response to Hong Kong’s strong lingering resistance to Beijing’s rule. Yet hurdles remain, including...
“[It is] a message that human rights are fundamental, and democracy is universal. These values are in contrast with what China says is ‘socialism with Chinese’...
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Olympics will be “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Will that light ever come...
"He continues to provide ah-ha, wow moments. He doesn't care who's defending him, he's going to do what Rui does."ーDave Johnson, longtime radio voice of the...
Japan has called for “experts-led investigations that are free of surveillance” and U.S. Senators seek access to intelligence on the Wuhan “leak” as the COVID-19 death...
Deeply affecting Japanese culture, the revered prince whose life is celebrated every 100 years is credited with Japan's 17 Article Constitution and welcoming Buddhism. But what...
If nations with the blessings and capabilities of Britain and Japan excuse themselves as mere bystanders, the order that allows them, as well as others to...
Japan and other allies have a stake in continuing their humanitarian and recovery aid to war-torn Afghanistan and cannot leave its mineral riches to the plundering...
After winning the Silver Lion Award for best film direction at the 77th Venice Film Festival, the Japanese director says he’s open to collaboration with Italian...
If it were to become clear to everyone that there is no evidence of “forceful taking away,” going forward we might be able to face history...
More than ever before, Japanese businesses are finding that many employees are happier and more productive with an occasional change of pace: a quiet space with...