Leaders of a new Japanese political party unveil a logo that features China, a candidate campaigns in freezing weather wearing tank tops and grannies vent in public — or do they?
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Kaori Sakamoto of Japan competes during the figure skating women's team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Friday.
As the city settles into its coldest stretch, the live music calendar in February around Tokyo leans toward texture and mood: dense shoegaze walls, intimate indie songwriting, club-ready pop and the k
In Japan, the word juken carries an emotional gravity that’s hard to translate. More than just the taking of an exam, the term implies preparation, sacrifice, endurance — and, for many children, the f
The Minato Mirai neighborhood is looking extra futuristic with Eva light-up and fireworks. In the grand scheme of things, there really isn’t all that much Evangelion anime. There was the original anim
Japanese political parties are split on abolishing the death penalty, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance not taking a clear stance…
Japanese homeware is having a moment. And it’s no wonder — between its breadth of variety and accessible price points, it’s perfect for locals turning tiny rentals into serene sanctuaries and traveler
If you’ve been working in Japan for a while and following all the money-saving advice on this site, by now you’ve probably built up a pile of cash. While you could spend your stash on a gold-laced coc
Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix…
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