South Korea's entrance exams aren't just tests?they're a high-stakes gateway to prestigious universities, promising a shot at stable careers and economic security. But with spiraling costs for private ...

Japanese icefish fishing is at its peak in Lake Kasumigaura, northeast of Tokyo. The lake in Ibaraki Prefecture is known for fishing for icefish, or "shirauo" in Japanese. The annual catches there are ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 12, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.