A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment, ...

A tsunami of fans surged into Tokyo Big Sight on a cold winter morning in late 2025, lining up before dawn for Comiket 107's 50th anniversary. Fans clutched sketchbooks, handmade costumes, and ...

Living in Japan isn’t all sunshine and sushi, and yet many people make it a permanent move. With all the culture shock, work and immigration factors to consider, many may neglect their long-term ...

Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a ...

There are several ways to build on basic CPR and AED training in Japan.

As Japan welcomes a growing number of Muslim visitors, a quieter but increasingly visible question is unfolding across airports, shopping malls and sightseeing hubs: Where can these travelers pray?

We recently talked about how the custom of sending nengajo, or New Year’s cards, is becoming less common in Japan…but also about how many have regretted quitting the tradition, not realizing how much ...

The former Spice Girl receives an award from the French culture ministry for her contribution to fashion and entertainment.

The gunman charged with killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world. The ...

Work life is a big part of life in Japan. With a culture that emphasizes professional pride and personal responsibility, plus the long hours that come with many jobs in Japan, the quality of your ...

Rina Gonoi, who was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, said she aims to make other victims' lives "secure" as her years-long legal battle after the rare move of ...