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

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

Japan are appearing at their eighth straight World Cup and their fans' cleanliness has become their international calling card.

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zach is a writer who covers pro golf and golf travel. Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient temples stand ...

Sail between Japan and South Korea on a cultural coastal cruise, exploring ancient kingdoms, sacred sites, artisan traditions ...

What a country creates shapes its culture, and even its identity. We know this to be the case, or else there wouldn’t be worldwide phenomena like K-Pop or Swiss chocolate. The inverse is also true, as ...

Japan as a nation has long possessed a keen awareness of climate. Kigo, the phrases that evoke the feel of the seasons, are the foundation of haiku poetry. Shun, the term for seasonality, guides the ...

A boat ride around the Osaka Castle. Photo Credit: KanokpolTokumhnerd/Shutterstock Japan welcomed a record number of visitors last year, fueled by post-pandemic ...

If completed, the deal will unite Jun Takahashi and Nigo, two close friends who have shaped Japanese streetwear for over three decades.