Japanese work culture can be many things: diplomatic, hierarchical, conformist, machine-like and even suffocating. Globally, ...

As such, Asakusa can be perceived as the old town of Tokyo ... (compared to Europe). Japan as a whole is considered to be one of the safest countries in the world. However, if you do plan to ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

Discover how Japan's Akiya homes are transformed into vibrant spaces, preserving heritage while adapting to modern needs.

Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...

Osaka, Japan: World Expo opened on Sunday with 160 countries and regions showcasing their technology, culture and food, with host Japan hoping to provide the world with some much-needed hope.

Beginning in the 17th century, the Nakasendo trail connected Kyoto and Edo, now modern-day Tokyo. Along this path, 69 designated post towns operated as resting stations where weary travelers could ...

As the name indicates, the map is a reproduction of a Japanese-style machiya wooden townhouse like the ones found in Kyoto, Japan. The map has been praised for its capacity to clearly depict lines ...

One of the world’s most populous cities, Tokyo brings together many of the elements that make Japan so popular with travelers. Visit youthful Shibuya and upscale Ginza to experience the modern side of ...

TOKYO -- Japanese people have the lowest satisfaction and expectations for "quality of life" among 30 countries, while just 60% are happy, a global survey has shown. Ipsos, a global polling ...

Japan's prime minister urged the importance of unity in a world plagued by "divisions" at a futuristic but also tradition-steeped opening ceremony for the World Expo on Saturday. Everything from a ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are pictured after arriving at Osaka airport on April 11, 2025. The imperial couple will attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Exposition on ...