Effective measures targeting the elderly would remove the necessity of imposing severe restraints on the freedom of society as a whole.
Cherry blossom season and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions are bringing a sense of hope to restaurants and other businesses in Japan.
There are many excellent spots throughout Tokyo, but our pick is Inokashira Park in trendy Kichijoji.
“What we need now is to work together to leap beyond the current trials. I want as many people as we can possibly reach to have...
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This large, often overlooked park on the outskirts of Tokyo offers gloriously rich autumn gardens and playgrounds, with outstanding accessibility for all ages and physician conditions.
Train fans who regularly participate in cleaning the WWII-era Engine No. 31 from the Taimen Railway at Yasukuni Shrine were the ones who suggested the whistle...
Ryutaro Araga earns a bronze medal in the men’s kumite over-75 kg division, with other matches also providing excitement for fans worldwide.
Japan has claimed three out of the four gold medals available in the sport so far, with the men’s park final set to take place on...
If you’ve ever wondered whether kimono have always been the same, who wore what, or how the gorgeous fabrics were made, this is a chance not...
The “Defense of Japan 2021” white paper is one among many manifestations of an international pushback against China and strengthening the strategic environment across the Indo-Pacific.
Take a walk around your neighborhood at this time of year in Japan, and you'll find large bunches of pastel ajisai flowers that arrive with the...