"Battle" was chosen as the Kanji of the Year at the renowned Kyoto Temple on December 12, recognizing the dominance of the war in Ukraine and...
Have a first look at measures in the economic package designed to soften the impact of rising gas, electricity and other rising costs in 2023.
Fermentation is vital to Japanese cuisine but a shrinking industry. A soy sauce maker cooks up sumptuous ways of embracing the age-old technology with the new.
Here's what Michelin Star restaurant chefs from the US, food writers, alcohol beverage producers learned from their tour from Toyama to Fukui to Kanazawa.
The hope is that Furusato Japan will also lead to an economically sustainable tourism industry and regional revitalization for the participating areas.
Inside and outside the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, thousands of people said a final goodbye to the consequential and longest serving prime minister of Japan.
What's the debate in Japan, and what's trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music, and...
The storm's record rainfall and wind have caused much damage to infrastructure and property, and blackouts in Kyushu, Kinki, Chubu, and Chugoku.
Daniel Robson and Arielle Busetto outline how the Tokyo Game Show has changed since the pandemic, such as the difference in scale and new things to...
“It feels like COVID is over, except for all the masks, which is great. It’s just nice to see people out and about.”
SEGA’s Morio Kishimoto talks about how Sonic Frontiers, one the most anticipated games at Tokyo Game Show 2022, is unique.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
