In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to companies who say their robots will be essential to grow ...

Mochi, the chewy rice cake made from glutinous rice, holds a cherished place in Japanese cuisine. Across the country, ...

There are three stations in Japan where you can witness the kissing of two Shinkansen trains, Morioka along with Sendai and ...

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Yuzawa Royal Hotel and AKITA Geo Tour Co., Ltd. have begun accepting reservations for their two days-one night tour package ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the oshikatsu phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending - and 24-year-old Momoka Matsui is one of many doing her part to ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of ...