Grace Wales Bonner isn't usually one to entertain trends, but even she's blushing for the season. A highlight of the ...

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo. Around 160 countries and regions ...

This new book by Hongō Kazuto covers all the major, classical developments you might expect to find in a conventional history of religion in Japan, from the age of myth in the ancient texts to ...

Police in Osaka have arrested a 28-year-old Vietnamese man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old Vietnamese man on a street in December. According to police, the ...

When caught committing crimes for economic gain in Japan, it’s common for the accused to say their motive was to obtain money for seikatsuhi, or “lifestyle expenses.” It’s a broad, nebulous term, in ...

But it has never come up in family conversation. Q: In Japan, correctional officers at detention houses have mainly conducted the executions. But you are also the rare lawyer who formerly worked a ...

Companies are finding ways to reuse umbrellas or rent them out as Japan goes through an alarming amount of them each year. About 120 million to 130 million umbrellas, roughly the population of ...

Author Lionel Barber joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son'.Jan. 29, 2025 ...

In India and Japan, it transcended utility and became an art form, with complex designs serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. This article unlocks the secrets of ancient locks from these ...

Father-son fishers look to restart business in Noto A father-son fishing duo is trying to rebuild the family business after it was crushed by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Many international tourists choose this period to visit Japan and marvel at the spectacular beauty of the spring cherry blossoms competing in splendor. We've invited Ms. Mentaiko, a local, to share ...