In a bid to attract visitors frustrated by Japan’s crowds, one coastal corner of Fukui prefecture offers genuine connection ...

It’s not a Toyota, Nissan, or a Honda, but this new mini EV is already a sensation. The mibot mini EV costs just ¥1 million ...

Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a sprawling art constellation on three islands, adds a 10th museum by the star architect Tadao ...

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah departed early on Saturday the Japanese city of Osaka ...

Ahead of South Korea's election on Tuesday (Jun 3), anti-Chinese feeling has spread among South Koreans - online, at ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” ...

Japan is undergoing a profound shift from postwar pacifism to proactive civil defence, building a nationwide shelter network ...

When Nissan's Oppama plant opened in 1961, it was one of Japan's first large-scale auto factories and a symbol of the company ...

Sheboygan and Tsubame, Japan have had a long-standing sister city relationship, bolstered by cultural exchanges and community involvement through organizations like Lakeland University.

Go off the tourist track and into the heart of Japan. Here are 10 hidden gems to visit in Japan, according to a local.

This week, readers write about making Hong Kong animal-friendly, the Japanese animation industry and preserving traditional ...