I've lived in Japan for several months. Many aspects of life here surprised me, including the public transit, cost of ...

Japan’s everyday convenience stores have become a culinary cultural cornerstone, securing a near-cult following among ...

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record high as the country continues to maintain the world’s longest life expectancy – a milestone officials credit to healthy lifestyles and fewer fatal ...

Japan’s social fabric is defined by centuries-old traditions, spiritual values, and a subtle hierarchy that still influences modern life. From tea ceremonies and seasonal festivals to anime and ...

What goes around took a while to come around in Japanese culture. For a long time after the invention of the wheel, much of the travel in Japan was still done on foot. Once they got rolling, though, ...