Now ubiquitous in many of Japan’s 9,000 stations, the first eki stamp appeared in 1931 at Fukui station near the Sea of Japan coast, where stationmaster Kanichi Tominaga hit upon the idea of a ...

India's bullet train project is gaining momentum as Japan plans to provide E5 and E3 series Shinkansen trains for inspection purposes on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by early 2026. While the ...

TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan need to work together to align their defence forces in the face of an increasingly assertive China, new U.S. Ambassador George Glass said ...

TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japan does not manipulate the currency market to weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato told parliament on Friday, countering accusations from U.S. President ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Japan’s shift to US rice as prices soar 70% may allow leeway in tariff talks Despite Trump’s claims of a 700 per cent levy on rice, the US accounts for 60 per cent of Japan’s tariff-free ...

The country of Japan continues to become more of a force in boxing everyday. The word is being got out not just from Inoue ‘The Monster’ anymore — but others are fighting both in the East ...

A huge event schedule is lined up for Pokemon Go in April 2025, so we’ve compiled a full list of dates from Community Days to Spotlight Hours and exciting celebrations like the Stunning Styles ...

Japan Heritage sites are cultural narratives recognized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. These “stories” package together tangible and intangible assets that showcase a region’s unique history and ...

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During afternoon tea, you can indulge in desserts or enjoy some appetizers to go with your drinks! From Sichuan to Hunan to Cantonese, Yokohama’s international dining scene offers a variety of Chinese ...