Bowing is a big deal in Japan. It shows respect, gratitude, apology, or just good manners—and yes, there are rules. While you might think going for the deepest bow possible shows extra respect, that’s ...

Fourteen years since one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, Japan is getting creative in the effort to convince ...

As rice prices remain high in Japan amid shortages, imported rice has become a more common sight in supermarkets. While it is ...

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.

During his trip to Japan, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reiterated his June 2026 timeframe for conducting polls, ...

Government bond markets should be seen, but not felt. These giant pools of capital are meant to move slowly. Japan, home to ...

Changes aim to standardise pronunciation of kanji characters and officials can refuse to accept a name deemed to negatively ...

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season concludes at the dazzling Allianz Arena in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) meet ...

Discover the meaning behind the viral “Ruby-chan” trend from the Japanese idol group AiScReam and how it took over TikTok and ...

Japan said it plans to use some of the slightly radioactive soil removed from across Fukushima and stored near the wrecked ...

Trees have long occupied a sacred place in Japanese culture. In the fast pace of the 21st century, however, they're ...