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.

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

When Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born, resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar ...

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

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 ...

A live musical performance featuring the traditional Japanese shamisen, showcasing its distinctive sound, cultural heritage, ...

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

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

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

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