Japan’s kawaii culture didn’t go global by adapting to Western tastes – it did it by doubling down on its own identity. That ...

DOSHISHA CORPORATION announces that its mosh! Nn Donburi Container 810ml has received the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026, one of the world's most prestigious design awards.

Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in heartbreak, but the Samurai Blue once again won hearts. Here's how football became a reflection of Japan's culture, shaped by respect, long-term vision and the ...

Most visitors opt for taking ‘the golden route’, spending most of their time in the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

Osaka ranked seventh, while Tokyo, which improved its culture and environment score, moved up three places to reach 10th.

The Zoho co-founder's video of sprinting for a Japanese train in traditional attire has gone viral, drawing praise for his simplicity and cultural pride while also sparking criticism from some social ...

Moving to Japan presented challenges in practices like gift-giving and limited sick leave, and reshaped what I expected from ...

Japan’s reputation for reliable cars wasn't an accident, it was taught to them by an American that Detroit refused to listen ...

One Tokyo local shares the common ways visitors go astray—and how you can do better.

Shoko Kawata is the first mayor to take maternity leave in Japan’s history. Her decision has prompted debate about gender ...

Japan has long been widely believed to be the center of automotive culture. In recent years, people have been flocking to ...