Experience the 'human washing machine' from World Expo Japan. This futuristic pod offers a gentle, automated body and soul ...

Osaka is introducing strict zero-waste dining rules. Diners may face a ¥10,000 charge for leaving food unfinished. This move ...

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There are many rules that govern sumo wrestling, the Japanese sport that operates on the principle of pushing another man ...

Akita's bears are bolder than ever, and it's changing daily life in the region for students and businesses alike.

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Japanese officials are hailing the rejection of a proposal by the European Union and other countries to regulate the trade in ...

The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's ...

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A court found Japan’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriage was constitutional Friday in the last of six cases that are ...

Japanese sand gardens are famous for their simplicity, which is the essence of Zen philosophy. By limiting the elements to sand and stones, these gardens encourage visitors to focus on the essentials ...

The second discussion turned to Japanese writer Fumiko Enchi's The Waiting Years, which tells the story of Tomo, a ...