Convenience store chain wants us to bite into paw pads and cat tails in this limited-edition 17-piece collection. In Japan, cats are held in such high regard that they even have their own day dedicat
Longer summers, shorter winters and growing concern across Japan. Is the country’s beloved four-season cycle starting to fade?
OriHime arrives at a local Mos Burger to test the future of inclusive work. For technological experiments, Morioka is probably not the first choice that people would think of—in fact, you’d be hard-pr
Hikaru Fujita is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics.
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The EPA, the first such deal for Bangladesh, will take effect once domestic procedures are completed in both countries.
In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present. Welcome back to this spotlight on Japanese figure
It was a night that Yuki Kawamura will never forget. With two minutes remaining in the first quarter, the Japanese point guard stepped on the court to make his regular season debut for the Chicago Bul
Which Japanese female athletes will climb the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics for figure skating? Here's what you need to know and who you should cheer on!
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