The Japanese yen has dropped to a 40-year low against the US dollar, putting investors on watch for potential government intervention by Japan that could ripple through US stocks, the Treasury market ...

Post World War II, architects like Kenzo Tange pioneered a new blend of tradition with modernism, sparking the influential Metabolist movement of the 1960s that imagined cities as organic, adaptable ...

Modern performance engines are often associated with computer-controlled machinery, automated assembly lines, and sophisticated electronic tools. At OS Giken in Japan, however, some of the most ...

With the translation of Japanese literature into English, new meaning is given to the texts which illuminates our understanding of Japanese culture Understanding Japanese culture has fascinated ...

A young evacuee arrives in Lone Pine, California prior to being transferred by bus to Manzanar concentration camp, April 1, 1942. Photo by Clem Albers / National Archives and Records Administration ...

Public views of other nationalities are often rooted in stereotypes. These perceived characteristics may or may not be fair or accurate. But they capture a public perception that may help explain ...

Takashi Wakasugi's offbeat sense of humour helps him pay the bills. After moving from Japan to Australia, Mr Wakasugi decided he'd combine his passion for comedy with the need to improve his English. ...

Japanese Mindset: Omotenashi is the Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality which goes beyond good service. This mindset values sincerity and selfless care without expecting anything in return ...