Onosato Daiki became the first Japanese man in eight years to be named a yokozuna, or grand champion, the highest title in ...

These five masterpieces capture the very essence of the transformations that have shaped Japan's visual identity, from the ...

Until now, it was believed that modern Japanese people descended from two ancient groups. But scientists have just discovered ...

A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...

The mystery of Japan's mummified "rainbow dragon" was recently solved by researchers. The skeleton dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was found in Nara.

This multimodal route through the country’s Northern Alps is a great alternative to the similar journey around Mount Fuji — ...

The U.S. and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products, according to a joint statement, in a move to cool trade tensions and give the world’s two largest economies three ...

Within Ishiba's LDP, dozens of lawmakers calling for more fiscal stimulus are urging the party leadership to consider making food and beverages tax-free for an unlimited period. Japan, whose fiscal ...

Within Ishiba's LDP, dozens of lawmakers calling for more fiscal stimulus are urging the party leadership to consider making food and beverages tax free for an unlimited period. Japan, whose fiscal ...

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 9, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has no plans to reduce the consumption ...

Yomiuri Giants star slugger Kazuma Okamoto will likely be out of action for an extended period after suffering a left elbow injury in a collision with the Hanshin Tigers’ Takumu Nakano during ...

A poll by major travel agency JTB showed last month that 20.9 percent of its respondents will or "probably" will go on a trip during Golden Week, down 5.6 percent from last year. TOKYO: Japan's ...