The Japanese tea ceremony is deeply rooted in the ideals of Zen Buddhism, but the current matcha hype has little to do with ...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlights anime's role in enhancing the nation's diplomatic power and increasing ...

Japan's culture agency plans to revise copyright rules to require payment of royalties to artists and record labels when their works are used as background music in places such as cafes and gyms.

Will 2026 finally see the end of the craziness of 2025? It was a big year for Japan, with trends shifting in everything from tourism (good and bad) and Expo buzz to technology, internationalization ...

Kyu-Karuizawa, once a key gateway between Kyoto and Edo, blends mountain scenery with relaxed shopping streets and quiet cafes. Shopping streets and green spaces sit close together, encouraging a ...

Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, the area of Yamagata Prefecture recently earned a coveted spot on National Geographic’s “Best Places in the World to Travel in 2026.” Known for its natural ...

Foreign-language babysitting services for foreign tourists are beginning to take off in Japan, driven by demand among wealthy families who wish to enjoy aspects of Japanese culture that may be ...

In this video, we explore a mansion in Japan where surprisingly few valuable possessions were stolen, showcasing the respect ...

Teachers of Japanese in Britain are shaking up the way they teach the language in order to challenge Western stereotypes and ...