The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s ...

Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

The art of synchronised walking has become a smash hit in Japan. One university near Tokyo has been putting on performances for over 40 years, turning their students into stars.

Typically at busy spots in Japan, such as train stations in urban areas, escalator users stand on one side, allowing those in a hurry to walk past on the other side. “Escalator steps are often ...

Dr. Chin Takaaki is a pioneer in Japan for using robots in the rehabilitation of chronic spinal cord injury patients. Even when patients regained walking ability in the hospital, many struggled to ...

People in Japan are being urged to wear masks, as doctors fight the worst epidemic of “walking pneumonia” seen for more than ...

Cherry blossoms, or 'sakura' are Japan's favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as ...