The Japan Cup is held on turf at a distance of 2,400 meters, or about 1 1/2 miles. It boasts a purse comparable to the ...

Weeks after Takaichi’s speech, it was revealed record numbers of victims are seeking compensation for overwork in Japan.

Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s ...

It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey released Wednesday. The polling ...

NHK has found that at least 220 people have been killed or injured in bear attacks in the current fiscal year, which began in April in Japan, as of Tuesday noon. The data covers 21 of Japan's 47 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Most people can’t imagine living to 100. For those who do, work has usually been left behind long ago. We spoke with five centenarians who have never retired. Their jobs have become a part of their ...

The Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film has unveiled Japan as the Country of Honour for its 2026 edition next May. The Marché du Film’s Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol officially announced the ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...